Preferred Label : CRISPR Gene Editing;
NCIt synonyms : CRISPR/Cas9 Gene Editing;
NCIt definition : A technique for gene editing that uses a guide DNA and Cas9 enzyme to cut DNA at a
precise location. A gene can be disrupted and inactivated following a single cut or
a larger deletion can be created with 2 cuts. If a DNA template is included a directed
change can be introduced or a new gene can be added.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1907137;
Origin ID : C200340;
UMLS CUI : C5856197;
Semantic type(s)
- concept_is_in_subset
