We
may call it by any name-immunopathy or immunotherapy- its future is very
bright. Experiments were conducted on a group of proteins called CFS(Colony
Stimulating Factor). It was found that it increases the capacity and activity of
Macrophages remove the toxic elements that collect inside our body. It was also
observed that these cells are able to finish off cancer cells in conjunction with
CFS. The scientists are still experimenting with this discovery on cancer
patients.
Last year,
two more substances called Cytolysin and Leukoregulin were discovered. These substances
are produced by the resistance system of the body. These were found at the
spots where LAK cells had reacted with parts affected by cancer. This method is
not being used for treatment of cancer at the present stage. It is still being
on rats, rabbits and monkeys.
There are
some cells in the cancer cells that can be described as ‘moles’ and act on
behalf of the patient. These cell behave in a strange manner. When the white
blood cells produce proteins during their battle against the cancer cells these
cells utilise the protein and stop growing. This is known as ‘Tumor Necrosis
Factor’. The experiments in this direction have gone a long way. As it is, the
hope of their success is more than the actual success achieved. The battle
continues.
Apart from
the above, experiments are being conducted on Interferon and Monoclonal
antibodies. Interferon is a protein, while monoclonal antibodies is a resisting
substance that is produced by the body when the cancer cells are injected into
the body as is done in vaccination. Both these experiments are being conducted
on animals. Nothing special has been achieved so far in this direction. Its future
potentiality is still in the womb of future. Who knows, in the near future,
these experiments may yield some beneficial results for humanity at large.
0 Comments