How modified T-cell cancer therapy works

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Cancer cell

T cell

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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

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Cancer cell

T cell

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4 Engineered T-cells are infused back into patient where the new antigen receptors allow them to target and destroy the cancer cells

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

 

1 A sample of the patient's T-cells (a type of white blood cell involved in fighting infection) is taken from their blood