RNA-based medications

RNA-based medications are an innovative class of drugs that utilize RNA molecules or RNA-based mechanisms to treat disease. These medications work in various ways: they can silence specific disease-causing genes, replace defective RNA, modify gene expression, or trigger the immune system to respond to pathogens. A well-known example is the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, which teaches the body's cells to produce a specific viral protein to stimulate an immune response.

The significant advantage of these medications lies in their ability to target precise molecular goals, enabling more effective treatments with fewer side effects. Many researchers view this field as having immense potential for advancing medicine, particularly in treating genetic diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases.

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