Chapter 320: The Backbone of Our Generation is the Leader of the Alliance, Shangxian Qitian(2/7)
He has rich overseas experience and is a visiting professor of the Yangtze River Scholars. Before returning to China, he was already a member of the American Oncology Society and the World Oncology Society.
He is one of the leaders in the field of oncology in China.
Although he is young, his strength and influence are very strong.
An article he published last year had an impact factor of 56, making him famous.
Known as the person with the best chance of winning the Nobel Prize in China.
Lu Shouyue's words attracted everyone's attention.
Siming Nan frowned and asked, "Professor Lu, what do you mean?"
Lu Shouyue quickly explained: "Mr. Si, please don't get me wrong!"
"If you don't mind the cost, I have a treatment here that can prolong your life."
When Lu Shouyue said these words, he immediately attracted the attention of everyone around him.
Everyone suddenly thought of something...
Yuan Chaomin quickly asked:
"You mean... to consider Gilead's new treatment?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone suddenly became quiet.
Everyone knows what Gilead's new treatment is.
As a CAR-T therapy that has not yet been launched on the market, but has already caused a sensation at last year’s World New Cancer Drug Conference.
This is a privately customized therapy drug that is said to be "unable to bear the weight of life".
Why do you say that?
CAR-T, the full name is Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Immunotherapy, which translates as "chimeric antigen receptor T cell immunotherapy".
Generally speaking, CAR-T cell therapy products activate the recognition ability of T cells in the human immune system through genetic modification, allowing T cells to accurately detect cancer cells and initiate autoimmunity to "clear out" cancer cells.
The treatment process requires the extraction and isolation of ordinary immune T cells from the patient, which will first be transported in the cold chain to the preparation institution, and then the T cells will be modified using genetic engineering technology to form CAR-T cells.
CAR-T cells are expanded in large quantities in the laboratory, and after passing strict quality control and quality inspection, the CAR-T cells are sent to the hospital through cold chain transportation and returned to the patient.
In the patient's body, once it encounters tumor cells expressing the corresponding antigen, the CAR-T cells will be activated and re-amplified, exerting their great specific killing power and destroying the tumor cells.
As for the price... the five CAR-T models that have been launched globally are priced between US$300,000 and US$500,000. If examination, hospitalization and other expenses are included, each patient will cost approximately US$800,000 to US$1.5 million.
so!
After this treatment was announced, it instantly sparked heated discussions.
It is called the unbearable weight of life!
Si Ming reluctantly nodded: "That's right!"
"at all costs."
"Professor Lu, if you have any ideas, as long as they are useful to the old man, we are willing to try them!"
After Siming Nan finished speaking, Lu Shouyue stood up and walked to the stage.
"I believe everyone has guessed some of what I said!"
“It’s Gilead’s new therapy CAR-T therapy!”
"This is a privately customized therapy that isolates ordinary immune cells from the patient's body and then genetically engineers them!"
"Thereby forming new CAR-T cells, which can effectively eliminate tumor cells."
“Moreover, it can also enhance the body’s immunity!”
"It has very good results for patients with lymphoma and liver cancer."
"Of course, the cost is very high!"
"If Mr. Ma's situation is followed, the final cost will be between US$2 million. If urgent treatment is required, it may be even more expensive!"
"so……"
"Mr. Si, don't misunderstand me. What I mean is that if no expense is spared, this should be the best treatment method at present."
"If you don't believe me, you can ask the directors."
As Lu Shouyue finished speaking, the scene fell silent.
Si Mingnan said without any hesitation: "Money is not a problem!"
Even Si Mingnan was a little excited.
"Can the effect of this treatment be guaranteed?"
"Are there any risks?"
Lu Shouyue shook his head: "CAR-T cell therapy is certainly not a panacea."
"And like other anti-cancer drugs, CAR-T cell therapy also has certain clinical application risks."
"The main thing is the immune system."
"For example, when the human body cannot tolerate a sufficient level of immune risk, excessive immune enhancement will only increase the burden on the body."
"Just like a cold, the immune system will compete with the virus, but... when the body's own tolerance cannot support such a confrontation, it is also a disaster!"
"But... right now, we have no choice, right?"
"For patients with end-stage liver cancer accompanied by lymphatic system metastasis... we have really few options available!"
As the other party said these words, the scene suddenly became quiet.
yes……
At this moment, do we still have a choice?
Chen Nan was also shocked by the other party's explanation.
This kind of CAR-T cell therapy is simply a bug in current cancer treatment.
Through in vitro gene cultivation, the immune efficacy of T cells is enhanced.
and!
The most important thing is to let the body start to recognize tumor cells, and carry out immunity and attack.
This is simply... it is somewhat similar to the Akeladin icariin that I am currently researching!
but……
There is still a difference.
The existence of icariin mainly allows the body's immune system to naturally awaken.
Through the body's self-immune activation and immune enhancement, the patient's tumor cells are killed.
to be honest!
The difference from others' CAR-T cell therapy is that our own treatment method is more intelligent.
There is no such immune load as the other party mentioned.
but……
Similarly, your own immunity and effectiveness in killing tumor cells are probably not as strong as those of your counterpart.
Everything has two sides.
In particular, the biggest advantage of icariin is that it can combine with the patient's own constitution to enhance immunity and kill tumor cells at the same time.
This is a gradual process!
at this time……
Chen Nan began to think about it, should he stand up?
At the same time, Si Mingnan, Qin Shiming and others also fell into deep thought.
Ma Zhongyuan was like an elder to Si Mingnan!
Any consent form from Mr. Ma would be difficult for Si Ming to sign.
He had to think carefully about how to proceed with this matter.
Just when Si Ming could not fall into thinking.
Suddenly a rapid sound sounded.
"Oh no!"
"Director Yuan... Hurry! Go and have a look!"
"Mr. Ma started to twitch!"
A little nurse, sweating profusely and looking a little frightened, ran into the office and said loudly.
Accompanied by a series of nervous and excited voices from the little nurse.
To be continued...