car t cell therapy

How Is CAR T Cell Therapy Administered?

The administration process involves several steps:
1. Leukapheresis: Collection of T cells from the patient's blood.
2. Genetic Modification: Laboratory alteration of T cells to express the CAR.
3. Expansion: Growing the modified T cells to sufficient numbers.
4. Conditioning Therapy: Chemotherapy to reduce the patient’s immune cells and improve the efficacy of the CAR T cells.
5. Infusion: Reintroducing the modified T cells back into the patient’s bloodstream.

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