How Does CRISPR-Cas9 Compare to Traditional Catalysts?
Traditional catalysts in chemical reactions generally lower the activation energy required for a reaction to proceed, thereby increasing the reaction rate. Similarly, the Cas9 enzyme lowers the barriers for genetic modifications by enabling precise and efficient DNA cutting. However, unlike traditional metal or organic catalysts, Cas9 is a biological catalyst, and its catalytic action is highly specific to its target sequence, providing an unparalleled level of precision in gene editing.
