Though, as per the latest statistics, the survival chances of cancer patients have increased dramatically over the years, the war is far from over.
Now it is used to treat autoimmune disease, urinary problems, repair spinal cord injuries, and improve the weakened immune system.
Researchers have been working on gene therapy for 40 years.
In the year 2017, U.S. Food and Drug Administration had approved the first gene therapy treatment – Kymriah.
We do have a long way to go to make cell and gene therapy available for people at large.Cell and gene therapy soon a reality?Personalized medicine to cure cancerAfter years of research, we have a chance to beat the relentless Cancer.
For example, a company like Novartis is all set to expand Kymriah treatment.Regulatory SupportRegulatory bodies are now open and collaborative to recognize and acknowledge the potential of cell and gene therapy treatments.