What are CAR-T cell therapies and how do they work?
CAR-T cell therapies are a form of immunotherapy that involves modifying a patient's T cells to better recognize and attack cancer cells. This is done by extracting T cells from the patient, genetically engineering them to express a receptor known as a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR), and then reintroducing these modified cells into the patient's body. These CAR-T cells can then specifically target and destroy cancer cells, showing remarkable success in treating certain types of blood cancers.
