How Can Immunotherapy Help Overcome Immune Escape?
Immunotherapy aims to restore or enhance the ability of the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells. Strategies include:
Checkpoint Inhibitors: Drugs that block checkpoint molecules (e.g., anti-PD-1 antibodies) can reactivate T cells against cancer cells. Cytokine Therapy: Administration of cytokines like Interleukin-2 (IL-2) can boost the immune response. Cancer Vaccines: Vaccines can prime the immune system to recognize specific tumor antigens. Adoptive Cell Transfer: T cells are engineered or expanded ex vivo and reinfused to target cancer cells.
