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Core Insights - The article discusses the advancements in gene editing technology, particularly focusing on the development of a new delivery system called ENVLPE, which enhances the efficiency and safety of gene editing tools [1][2][3]. Group 1: Gene Editing Technology - Gene editing technologies like CRISPR-Cas9 have revolutionized the field by allowing precise modifications of DNA, but challenges remain in delivering these tools effectively to target cells [1][3]. - New generation tools such as base editors and prime editors have emerged, offering safer and more precise modifications without cutting the DNA double strand [1]. Group 2: ENVLPE Delivery System - ENVLPE, which stands for "engineered nuclear cytoplasmic carrier for loading programmable editors," is a non-infectious viral-like particle designed to efficiently deliver gene editing tools to target cells [3][4]. - This system addresses two major limitations of earlier delivery systems: the instability of guide RNA payloads and the low packaging efficiency of functional gene editors in production cells [3][4]. Group 3: Practical Applications - In tests on genetically blind mice, the ENVLPE system successfully restored light response by repairing a mutation in the Rpe65 gene, demonstrating its therapeutic potential [5]. - Compared to existing delivery systems, ENVLPE showed superior performance, requiring over ten times less dosage to achieve similar therapeutic effects [5]. Group 4: Cancer Treatment Potential - ENVLPE also presents new possibilities for adoptive T cell therapy in cancer treatment by efficiently removing specific molecules from T cells that could trigger immune rejection when transplanted into non-donor recipients [6][7]. - This innovation could lead to the development of universal T cells, reducing treatment costs and increasing accessibility for cancer patients [7]. Group 5: Future Directions - Researchers are working to enhance the targeting precision of ENVLPE by integrating natural diversity resources and AI-assisted protein design technologies, aiming for a more specific and controllable delivery process [7]. - There is an active pursuit of funding and collaboration with pharmaceutical companies to optimize ENVLPE for various diseases, with the goal of advancing it towards clinical applications [7].