A mostly overlooked component of CAR-T cells has a surprisingly strong effect on the cancer-fighting cells’ behavior, scientists reported on Tuesday, including in ways that might affect their safety and efficacy. The component is called the co-stimulatory domain, and the two CAR-T therapies approved last year to treat forms of leukemia and lymphoma — Yescarta...
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The immune system: T cells are built for speed
At TU Wien, immune cells are being examined using special microscopic methods, and this is causing previous ideas about the surface of T cells to be rethought. VIENNA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Without T cells, we could not survive. They are a key component of our immune system and have highly sensitive receptors on their surface...
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Meet The Bionic Thymus: The Artificial Organ For Pumping T Cells For Cancer Treatment
A team from the University of California, Los Angeles has successfully used an artificial thymus to turn blood stem cells into T cells. The UCLA researchers created the artificial organoid as a useful tool in reducing the time and cost of T cell immunotherapy for patients with a low count of white blood cells. Located...