Unveiling the Power of Immune Cells in Fighting Cancer
Pioneering Assays and Innovative Treatments
Assays for immune cell function play a crucial role in evaluating the efficacy of vaccines and in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating disorders of the immune system. These assays provide valuable insights into the intricate process of immune cell-mediated cancer cell destruction, a fundamental mechanism in the body’s defense against cancer.
Key immune cells, such as T cells, natural killer (NK) cells, and macrophages, employ various methods to eliminate cancer cells, including cytotoxicity, antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC), and cytokine signaling.
Our scientific comprehension of immune cell-mediated cancer cell elimination serves as a driving force behind the development of cutting-edge cancer treatments. Examples of these innovations include Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell therapy, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and cancer vaccines, all designed to augment the immune system’s capacity to combat cancer cells.
This realm of research holds great promise for the advancement of more effective cancer treatments while continuously broadening our understanding of immune cell functions.