👉 A cellular weapon, also known as a cytotoxic agent or oncolytic virus, is a substance designed to specifically target and destroy cancer cells while sparing normal cells. These agents exploit the unique vulnerabilities of cancer cells, such as defective DNA repair mechanisms and altered signaling pathways, to induce cell death. They can be naturally occurring viruses that have been modified to enhance their specificity and efficacy against tumors, or synthetic molecules engineered to selectively kill cancer cells. By leveraging these differences, cellular weapons offer a targeted approach to cancer therapy, potentially reducing side effects compared to traditional chemotherapy.
