targeting apoptosis

Targeting apoptosis involves developing therapies that control cell death processes to treat diseases like cancer or neurodegenerative disorders. Apoptosis is a natural way the body removes damaged or unwanted cells through a regulated process. In cancer, methods aim to trigger apoptosis in abnormal cells to stop tumor growth. Conversely, in conditions where cells die excessively, such as neurodegenerative diseases, therapies might aim to inhibit apoptosis to protect healthy cells. This approach uses drugs or biological agents to influence specific molecules and pathways involved in apoptosis, enabling precise modulation of cell survival or death for therapeutic benefit.