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Abstract
In this article, we will examine a novel cancer treatment approach that involves the use of viral therapy. The main idea of the article is the use of HIV (which in normal circumstances targets T-cells) as a vector to transfer genetic information to a patient. HIV is the most common vector for the transfer of genetic information into a malignant cell, and it is also the most dangerous. These genetic components will assist the patient's T-cells in recognizing and damaging the malignant cells in his or her body. It may seem far-fetched to think about using a virus to treat cancer, yet it is a proven fact. When it comes to cancer treatment, HIV has proved its potential to deliver precise genetic information to the nucleus. This article will discuss the treatment's mechanism, the rationale for using HIV, specifically as a vector, and the CAR-T therapy, among other topics. Leukemia is the case of study of this article. Aside from that, it provides necessary foundation knowledge regarding HIV's behavior and binding mechanism as well as concerning viral vectors and CAR-T therapy.