Host Tissues and Cells

"Host tissues and cells" is a descriptive, catch-all term that includes all cell types and tissues within an organism that can interact with pathogens (such as viruses, bacteria, and parasites) or be the site of drug action, immune response, or disease[6][7]. Different pathogens may exploit diverse host tissues and cell types for entry, replication, or persistence, while therapeutic interventions might aim to protect, modulate, or restore normal function of specific host tissues or cells[1][2][4][6][7]. However, categorizing "host tissues and cells" as a molecular target is biologically inaccurate: it is a global descriptor and not a singular entity or druggable molecular target.

Other names

Host cellsHost tissuesHost organism cells

Not applicable (mechanisms of action would be specific to individual cell types or molecular targets, not the broad grouping)