Posts Tagged ‘T-cells’
Researchers find immune cells that guard frequent site of melanoma spread
A newly identified population of long-lived T cells in lymph nodes provides protection against melanoma spread. …
Read Full ArticleAntitumor activity of tumor-associated eosinophils
A new study found that eosinophils – a type of white blood cells – are recruited to the battle against cancer metastases in the lungs. …
Read Full ArticleMemory killer T cells are primed in the spleen during influenza infection
New research has shown the spleen serves as a site for lung-derived dendritic cells to prime distinct antiviral T cells during influenza infection. …
Read Full ArticleExperimental drug that boosts immunotherapy shows promise in bladder cancer study
Preclinical study finds that adding the experimental drug entinostat to an immunotherapy-like treatment substantially boosts bladder cancer remission. …
Read Full ArticleRobust T-cell response to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines — a more durable source of protection
mRNA COVID-19 vaccines provoke a swift and strong T-cell response, potentially providing a durable source of protection. …
Read Full ArticleUltrasound remotely triggers immune cells to attack tumors in mice without toxic side effects
Bioengineers have developed a cancer immunotherapy that pairs focused ultrasound with cancer-killing immune cells to destroy malignant tumors while sparing normal tissue. …
Read Full ArticleBeige fat ‘indispensable’ in protecting the brain from dementia
New evidence indicates calorie-burning beige fat has a protective effect on the brain, bringing down the inflammation associated with the more common white fat. …
Read Full ArticleNew drug combination shows early potential for treating pancreatic cancer
A combination of three immunotherapy drugs can eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice. …
Read Full ArticleDrug combination gets advanced liver cancer patients to surgery
Combination therapy could make curative surgery possible for some liver cancer patients who would normally not be considered for the surgery. …
Read Full ArticleHow cells draw on memories of past inflammation to respond to new threats
Study describes the mechanism behind inflammatory memory, also commonly referred to as trained immunity, which allows cells to respond more efficiently to inflammatory stimuli based on prior experience. …
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