Melanoma is a life-threatening disease caused by mutations in pigment producing cells. Numerous treatments against melanoma were approved in the last decades, however, they often cause severe side effects and… Click to show full abstract
Melanoma is a life-threatening disease caused by mutations in pigment producing cells. Numerous treatments against melanoma were approved in the last decades, however, they often cause severe side effects and in most cases do not result in a complete cure. mRNA (messenger RNA) as therapeutic agent provides a new avenue for melanoma treatment and several advantages over conventional treatments. The first mRNA drugs for melanoma treatment are currently in clinical trials and approval of mRNA drugs by the FDA seems to be within reach. This new class of drugs can be readily adapted to other diseases, raising hope to provide a new therapeutic option for various diseases.
               
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