New gene editing technique could make organ transplants safer

Researchers at Stanford, led by Dr. Peter S. Kim, developed a new gene editing method called 'epitope editing' that can hide transplanted cells from a recipient's immune system without harsh immune suppression drugs. This technique, published in Nature, selectively removes specific protein markers on cells, potentially making them 'invisible' to the body's defenses. It paves the way for wider use of cell therapy and organ transplantation with fewer complications.