How Can Understanding Cell Adhesion Contribute to Therapeutic Approaches?
Knowledge of cell adhesion mechanisms can lead to potential therapeutic strategies:
Targeted therapies - Drugs that modulate CAM function can potentially inhibit cancer metastasis or reduce inflammation. Regenerative medicine - Understanding how cells adhere can improve tissue engineering and the development of artificial organs. Gene therapy - Correcting mutations in CAM genes can treat genetic disorders related to cell adhesion defects.
