What is targeted gene therapy?

Also known as: targeted therapy

Targeted gene therapy is a form of cancer treatment that can actively treat and even destroy cancerous cells without impacting the body’s normal cells. Cancerous cells have genetic differences that distinguish them from normal cells in the body. These targeted therapies are designed to recognize these cancerous cells through their unique formulation of proteins or enzymes. Then they can act to halt their growth or even to destroy them.

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Reviewed by: Kristen Stabingas, MD

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