Posts Tagged ‘T-cells’
New immunotherapy shows promise against rare childhood cancer
A novel CAR T-cell therapy designed to target cancerous tumors, has shown promising early results in children with neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer. …
Read Full ArticleCancer researchers train white blood cells to attacks tumor cells
Study shows that certain white blood cells, so-called neutrophil granulocytes, can potentially – after completing a special training program – be utilized for the treatment of tumors. …
Read Full ArticleHow allergens trigger itching: New targets for allergy drug development
Researchers have uncovered a key step in the immune system’s response to allergens, which could lead to the development of new allergy treatments. …
Read Full ArticlePriming the immune system to attack cancer
An international team has shown how immune ‘training’ transforms certain immune cells to target tumors. …
Read Full ArticleCancer cells mediate immune suppression in the brain
A type of brain immune cell, called microglia, can suppress immune response and effectively promote the growth of breast cancer cells that have spread to the brain. …
Read Full ArticleStudy shows how exercise stalls cancer growth through the immune system
Exercise changes the metabolism of the immune system’s cytotoxic T cells and thereby improves their ability to attack cancer cells. …
Read Full ArticleRapid method of isolating tumor-targeting T cells could propel personalized cancer treatment
A new technique allows the rapid isolation of cancer-fighting immune cells from patients for personalized immunotherapies. …
Read Full ArticleGenetic predisposition and infectious agents contribute to the development of multiple sclerosis
A genetic predisposition contributes to the development of the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis in combination with environmental factors. …
Read Full ArticleTherapy using immune system cells preserves vision in mice implanted with rare eye cancer
An immunotherapy treatment packaged in injectable hydrogel preserved the vision of mice implanted with human retinoblastoma tumor cells. …
Read Full ArticlePolyphenol compound from blueberries could treat inflammatory disorders
Scientists show that a polyphenol compound from blueberries can treat inflammatory bowel disease. ..
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