First study tracking how NK cells respond to the tumour microenvironment in real time discovered that stimulating the IL-15 pathway prevented the rapid loss of function and improved tumor controlPeer-Reviewed Publication UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Some immune cells in our bodies see their ‘killer instinct’ restricted after entering solid tumours, according to new research. In a...
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New type of genetically-engineered T-cell may destroy solid cancer tumors
By Paul McClure April 05, 2023 Researchers have created a new type of genetically engineered chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell that shows great promise in treating solid cancer tumors Maja Divjak/Peter MacCallum Cancer Center Cancer cells are notorious for evading detection by the body’s immune system, making them difficult to treat. But a promising new...
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Immunotherapy to shrink treatment-resistant cancer tumors
by Pai Liu, Michigan State University Graphical abstract. Credit: Molecular Therapy – Oncolytics (2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.omto.2021.12.004 Advancements in cancer research and treatment have resulted in great improvements in survival rates—today, there are almost 17 million people in the United States alone who have survived their diagnosis because of the physicians and scientists who have dedicated their careers to...