Host-Directed Therapy

**Definition:** A therapeutic approach that focuses on modulating the host's immunity or interfering with cell mechanisms necessary for pathogen function, rather than focusing on pathogens themselves.

**Tree numbers:** - E02.534

**Synonyms:** - Host Directed Immunotherapy - Host Modulating Therapy - Host Pathogen Interaction Targeted Therapy - Host Targeted Therapy - Host-Directed Therapeutic Targeting - Host-Targeted Therapeutics