Sentences with phrase «collateral damage to healthy tissue»

The molecule seemed to function as a checkpoint, turning off the T cell after a period of activity — perhaps to prevent collateral damage to healthy tissue.

As their efficiency wanes, each new oxidant onslaught risks more and more collateral damage to healthy tissues.

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Inflicting less collateral damage to surrounding organs and healthy tissues, it can minimize side effects and increase cure rates for some cancers — just what patients with small bodies like Jonathan need.

Because it is a targeted therapy, less collateral damage occurs to healthy brain tissue.