UK biology teacher receives CAR T-cell therapy for multiple sclerosis

standard.co.uk

A biology teacher is the first UK patient to receive CAR T-cell therapy for multiple sclerosis. The experimental treatment genetically engineers a patient's own T cells to reset the immune system and target cells that damage nerves, potentially halting MS progression. This therapy, previously used for cancers, offers hope for a one-time treatment, unlike current therapies requiring ongoing medication or hospital visits.


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