Sponsored Content by Sino Biological Inc.Reviewed by Olivia FrostDec 16 2024 Cytokines are small, secreted proteins able to pass messages between cells. Members of this superfamily include growth factors, interleukins, chemokines, interferons, colony-stimulating factors, and tumor necrosis factors (TNF).1 Cytokines are produced by a wide range of cell types, including immune cells. In this instance, these...
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Immunotherapy shows potential to treat deadly thyroid cancer
by Olivia Dimmer, Northwestern University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A type of immunotherapy appears to be effective in treating a deadly subset of thyroid cancer, according to the results of a clinical trial published in JAMA Oncology. While they are rare, aggressive thyroid carcinomas can be deadly and have limited treatment options, said Jochen Lorch, MD, professor of Medicine in the Division...