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CAR-T cell therapy is revolutionising cancer treatment – here’s how it works


CAR-T cells are 1,000 times more effective at destroying cancer than our own immune systems.

Structure of the CAR-T receptor.Therapeutic options for many patients have multiplied thanks both to the ability to develop these cells ex vivo – in the laboratory – and to advances in gene editing. Such factors have so far limited the success of CAR-T therapies in solid tumours, but researchers continue to explore new ways to overcome these difficulties. Although there are still several hurdles to overcome, the main challenge is the expanding the application of CAR-T cells to other cancers, especially solid tumours, which could benefit from these therapies.

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