Activity and specificity trade-offs in adenine base editors
Maria Lukarska, Luke M. Oltrogge, Hunter M. Nisonoff, Yaeko Long, Cynthia I. Terrace, Akosua Busia, Cristal Aquino, Shineui Kim, Jennifer Listgarten, David F. Savage
This study investigates the trade-off between activity and specificity in adenine base editors using machine learning and high-throughput screening, finding that activity is the primary determinant of editing outcomes.
bioRxiv · Jul 22, 2026 · PreprintMolecular Biology