Signal transduction inhibitors

Signal transduction inhibitors are drugs that block specific pathways cells use to communicate and respond to their environment. These pathways involve a series of molecular signals that tell cells to grow, divide, or perform other functions. In many diseases like cancer, these signals are overactive or abnormal. Signal transduction inhibitors target and interfere with these signals, helping to prevent or slow disease progression. They are a form of targeted therapy, aiming to disrupt specific molecular mechanisms involved in disease, leading to more precise treatment with potentially fewer side effects compared to traditional therapies.