Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is a type of medical treatment that stimulates or suppresses the immune system to help the body fight cancer, infections, and other diseases. Unlike chemotherapy which kills all fast-growing cells, immunotherapy "trains" the patient's own immune cells to specifically identify and destroy only the diseased cells.

How the Technology Works

  • T-cell Activation: Scientists identify T-cells (a type of white blood cell) in a patient’s blood that have the potential to fight cancer.
  • Genetic Modification (CAR-T): In a laboratory, these T-cells are genetically engineered to produce special receptors on their surface called Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CARs). These receptors act like a ....
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