👉 Immune engineering is an advanced field of biotechnology that involves the design and modification of immune system components to enhance their ability to fight diseases, particularly cancer. This approach leverages genetic engineering techniques to create or modify immune cells, such as T-cells, to better recognize and attack cancer cells or other pathogens. For instance, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy involves extracting T-cells from a patient, genetically modifying them to express receptors that target specific antigens on cancer cells, and then reinfusing these engineered cells back into the patient. This personalized strategy not only boosts the immune system's efficacy but also minimizes off-target effects, offering a promising avenue for treating various cancers and potentially other immune-related diseases.
