Description
The abstract mentions brain-directed AAV vectors but doesn’t specify delivery parameters, targeting efficiency, or dosing requirements. This technical gap is critical for translating the approach to clinical applications for AD prevention.
Gap type: open_question Source paper: Prime Editing of Alzheimer’s Disease High-Risk APOE4 Allele by Brain-Directed Adeno-Associated Virus Vectors. (2026, Hum Gene Ther, PMID:41449667)
Evidence summary
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