Targeting cancer cells
Cell modification
3
2
4
1
Cancer cell
T cell
Modified cell
T cell
1
A sample of the patient's T-cells (a type of white blood cell involved in fighting infection) is taken from their blood
2
In the lab these cells have genetically modified sensor cells (antigen receptors) added to them that can seek out certain cancers
3
Modified cells are allowed to multiply
4
Engineered T-cells are infused back into patient where the new antigen receptors allow them to target and destroy the cancer cells
Stage 2
Targeting cancer cells
Stage 1
Cell modification
3
2
4
1
Cancer cell
T cell
Modified cell
T cell
3
Modified cells are allowed to multiply
4
Engineered T-cells are infused back into patient where the new antigen receptors allow them to target and destroy the cancer cells
1
A sample of the patient's T-cells (a type of white blood cell involved in fighting infection) is taken from their blood
2
In the lab these cells have genetically modified sensor cells (antigen receptors) added to them that can seek out certain cancers