The study focuses on the molecular processes in wound healing that regulate the transition from inflammation - a critical defence mechanism - to a proliferative phase, where new cells form to repair damaged tissue.
In this therapy, patients' own immune cells are collected, genetically engineered so that they specifically target cancer cells, then returned to the body. The result is a potent new option for battling blood cancers. However, as with any superhero journey, the process of harnessing this incredible power comes with its own set of challenges.