Checkpoint Inhibition

Checkpoint inhibition is a type of cancer therapy that boosts the body's immune response against cancer cells. Normally, immune checkpoints are molecules that help regulate immune activity, preventing the immune system from attacking healthy cells. However, cancer cells can exploit these checkpoints to avoid immune attack. Checkpoint inhibitors are drugs that block these molecules, releasing the "brakes" on immune cells, especially T cells, allowing them to effectively recognize and destroy cancer cells. This approach has shown promise in treating various cancers by enhancing the body's natural ability to fight tumors.