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Improving CAR T-cell and monoclonal antibody treatment through epitope editing

Improving CAR T-cell and monoclonal antibody treatment through epitope editing

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a paper, "Epitope editing enables targeted immunotherapy of acute myeloid leukaemia," published inNature, researchers at t

Improving CAR T-cell and monoclonal antibody treatment through epitope editing

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a paper, "Epitope editing enables targeted immunotherapy of acute myeloid leukaemia," published inNature, researchers at t
Blocking DNA production in cancer therapy by targeting the POLtheta enzyme

Blocking DNA production in cancer therapy by targeting the POLtheta enzyme

by Austrian Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2022.111716BRCA1 (BReast CAncer Gene 1), a key gene that becomes faulty in some instance

Blocking DNA production in cancer therapy by targeting the POLtheta enzyme

by Austrian Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2022.111716BRCA1 (BReast CAncer Gene 1), a key gene that becomes faulty in some instance
Predicting condensate formation by cancer-associated fusion oncoproteins

Predicting condensate formation by cancer-associated fusion oncoproteins

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalOverview of the fusion oncoprotein (FO) database (FOdb). Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41655-2Many cancers ar

Predicting condensate formation by cancer-associated fusion oncoproteins

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalOverview of the fusion oncoprotein (FO) database (FOdb). Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-41655-2Many cancers ar
New targets for CAR-T cell therapy against acute myeloid leukemia through AI-assisted analysis

New targets for CAR-T cell therapy against acute myeloid leukemia through AI-assisted analysis

byHelmholtz Association of German Research CentresmCSF1R CART do not cause toxicity in mice. Credit:Nature Biotechnology(2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41587-023-01684-0Unlike other

New targets for CAR-T cell therapy against acute myeloid leukemia through AI-assisted analysis

byHelmholtz Association of German Research CentresmCSF1R CART do not cause toxicity in mice. Credit:Nature Biotechnology(2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41587-023-01684-0Unlike other
Nature-inspired peptide shows anti-tumor activity

Nature-inspired peptide shows anti-tumor activity

by Forschung & Bildung GmbHStructure and synthesis of kalata-type cyclotides. Pie-shaped flow chart demonstrates the solid phase peptide synthesis of kalata-type cyclotides by example of T20K. The

Nature-inspired peptide shows anti-tumor activity

by Forschung & Bildung GmbHStructure and synthesis of kalata-type cyclotides. Pie-shaped flow chart demonstrates the solid phase peptide synthesis of kalata-type cyclotides by example of T20K. The
Alternative glucose breakdown ensures the survival of cancer cells

Alternative glucose breakdown ensures the survival of cancer cells

byGerman Cancer Research CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA key enzyme in sugar metabolism is inactivated particularly easily and efficiently by oxidative stress. Scientists at the German

Alternative glucose breakdown ensures the survival of cancer cells

byGerman Cancer Research CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA key enzyme in sugar metabolism is inactivated particularly easily and efficiently by oxidative stress. Scientists at the German
Alternative bladder cancer treatment emerges amid worldwide shortage of standard of care BCG

Alternative bladder cancer treatment emerges amid worldwide shortage of standard of care BCG

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn on-going, worldwide shortage of bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) means that many patients with a common and serious type of bladder

Alternative bladder cancer treatment emerges amid worldwide shortage of standard of care BCG

by Jennifer Brown,University of IowaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn on-going, worldwide shortage of bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) means that many patients with a common and serious type of bladder
Body mass index tied to multiple myeloma survival

Body mass index tied to multiple myeloma survival

by Lori SolomonUnderweight and severe obesity are associated with decreased survival in patients with multiple myeloma (MM), according to a study published online Jan. 12 in theBlood Cancer Jour

Body mass index tied to multiple myeloma survival

by Lori SolomonUnderweight and severe obesity are associated with decreased survival in patients with multiple myeloma (MM), according to a study published online Jan. 12 in theBlood Cancer Jour
Can physical exercise enhance the effect of chemotherapy against breast cancer?

Can physical exercise enhance the effect of chemotherapy against breast cancer?

byKarolinska InstitutetSchematic presentation of published evidence regarding physical activity and breast cancer. Credit:PLOS ONE(2022). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274804Approximate

Can physical exercise enhance the effect of chemotherapy against breast cancer?

byKarolinska InstitutetSchematic presentation of published evidence regarding physical activity and breast cancer. Credit:PLOS ONE(2022). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274804Approximate
Five reasons physical activity is important for cancer patients

Five reasons physical activity is important for cancer patients

by Kajal Gokal and Amanda Daley,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageYou might know that physical activity can help lower your risk of getting manycommon types of cancer. But what man

Five reasons physical activity is important for cancer patients

by Kajal Gokal and Amanda Daley,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageYou might know that physical activity can help lower your risk of getting manycommon types of cancer. But what man
Advance care planning produces trend toward less aggressive and more comfort-focused care for patients with cancer

Advance care planning produces trend toward less aggressive and more comfort-focused care for patients with cancer

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA meta-analysis of studies involving 33,541 cancer patients evaluates the relationship between advance care planning and aggressive vs. co

Advance care planning produces trend toward less aggressive and more comfort-focused care for patients with cancer

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA meta-analysis of studies involving 33,541 cancer patients evaluates the relationship between advance care planning and aggressive vs. co
Increased adenoma detection rate may significantly reduce post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer risk

Increased adenoma detection rate may significantly reduce post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer risk

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cohort study from the Italian Colorectal Cancer screening program including more than 49,000 colonoscopies found a significant

Increased adenoma detection rate may significantly reduce post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer risk

byAmerican College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA cohort study from the Italian Colorectal Cancer screening program including more than 49,000 colonoscopies found a significant