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A comment on FDA approves first test of CRISPR for genetic defect causing sickle cell disease. Parent comment

Re:FDA approves first test of CRISPR for genetic defect caus... by tibbydudeza on Friday April 09, 2021 @08:19AM (#26749573)
My understanding is that the "fixed" red blood cells antigens would be the same so the T-cell would not be triggered.
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Re:FDA approves first test of CRISPR for genetic defect caus... by rcthompson on Tuesday April 13, 2021 @10:12PM (#26802211)
All the antigens would be identical except those derived from the modified gene. This tiny difference probably is pretty likely to escape detection, but not 100% guaranteed.
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