molecular targeting

Molecular targeting is a therapy approach that focuses on specific molecules involved in diseases, particularly cancer. Instead of using broad treatments like chemotherapy that affect healthy and sick cells alike, molecular targeting uses drugs designed to pinpoint and attack only the molecules that promote disease growth. This precision often increases treatment effectiveness while reducing side effects. By understanding the unique characteristics of a disease at the molecular level, researchers can develop targeted therapies that disrupt the processes enabling the disease, leading to more successful and personalized treatments.