How can histology be used to study the effects of immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy, which harnesses the immune system to fight diseases like cancer, can be evaluated histologically to assess its effectiveness and side effects. By examining tissue samples from patients undergoing immunotherapy, histologists can:
- Detect changes in immune cell infiltration within tumors or other affected tissues. - Identify markers of immune activation or suppression. - Monitor histological changes indicative of therapy-related adverse effects, such as inflammation or tissue damage.
These insights help in understanding how immunotherapies work at the cellular level and in improving treatment strategies.
