Active immunotherapy
Active Immunotherapy
Active immunotherapy (pronounced as ak-tiv im-yuh-noh-ther-uh-pee) is a form of immunotherapy that stimulates the body's immune system to fight diseases such as cancer. The term originates from the Latin words 'activus' meaning active, and 'immunis' meaning exempt, and the Greek word 'therapeia' meaning healing.
Definition
Active immunotherapy is a treatment strategy that uses the body's immune system to combat diseases. It involves the administration of agents that stimulate the immune system to recognize and destroy disease-causing cells, particularly cancer cells.
Types
There are two main types of active immunotherapy: vaccine-based and cell-based therapy.
- Vaccine-based therapy involves the use of vaccines that contain antigens, which are substances that the immune system recognizes as foreign. These antigens stimulate the immune system to produce an immune response against the disease-causing cells.
- Cell-based therapy involves the use of immune cells, such as T cells, that have been modified in the laboratory to recognize and attack specific disease-causing cells.
Applications
Active immunotherapy is primarily used in the treatment of cancer, including melanoma, lung cancer, and prostate cancer. It is also being explored for use in the treatment of other diseases, such as infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Active immunotherapy
- Wikipedia's article - Active immunotherapy
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