Migrating cells are those that move from one place to another within the body. They can be either blood cells or immune cells, and their movement is essential for the proper functioning of the immune system.
Immune cells are constantly patrolling the body, looking for signs of infection or disease. When they find something, they send out chemical signals that attract more immune cells to the area. This process is known as inflammation, and it helps to protect us from harmful invaders.
However, sometimes our own bodies can mistake healthy tissue for a foreign invader. This can happen in autoimmune diseases like Crohn’s disease or rheumatoid arthritis. In these cases, inflammation can actually damage our own tissues and cause pain and disability.
Migrating cells also play an important role in cancer metastasis, which is when cancer spreads from its original site to other parts of the body. Cancer cells typically travel through the bloodstream or lymphatic system to reach new areas. Once there, they can establish themselves and begin growing into a new tumor.
Targeted therapies are a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs or other agents to specifically target cancer cells and kill them without harming healthy tissue. Many targeted therapies are currently under development and show promise for treating various types of cancer with fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy drugs