MindMap Gallery Drug design strategies in cancer treatment
Targeted therapy involves the use of drugs that specifically bind to certain targets, such as proteins or receptors, involved in cancer cell growth and survival, minimizing damage to normal cells. Chemotherapy uses drugs that interfere with the cancer cell's ability to divide and grow, ultimately leading to cell death, although it can also damage normal cells. Hormone therapy is used to block or reduce the production of hormones that can stimulate cancer cell growth, particularly effective in treating hormone-sensitive cancers.
Edited at 2024-12-09 09:30:48