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Regulation and potential drug targets of tumor-associated Tregs

Regulation and potential drug targets of tumor-associated Tregs

by Science China PressRegulatory T cells (Tregs) negatively regulate the antitumour immune responses by inhibiting the function of effector T cells (CTL) and antigen presenting cells (APC). Credi

Regulation and potential drug targets of tumor-associated Tregs

by Science China PressRegulatory T cells (Tregs) negatively regulate the antitumour immune responses by inhibiting the function of effector T cells (CTL) and antigen presenting cells (APC). Credi
Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy marks a milestone in cancer treatment, researchers say

Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy marks a milestone in cancer treatment, researchers say

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of lifileucel,

Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy marks a milestone in cancer treatment, researchers say

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCancer cell during cell division. Credit: National Institutes of HealthThe recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of lifileucel,
Tumors backfire on chemotherapy

Tumors backfire on chemotherapy

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneEndothelial cells (blue/grey) internalizing exosomes (red) released from chemotherapy-treated tumors. Credit: C. Cianciaruso/I. Keklikoglou/EPFLSome pat

Tumors backfire on chemotherapy

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneEndothelial cells (blue/grey) internalizing exosomes (red) released from chemotherapy-treated tumors. Credit: C. Cianciaruso/I. Keklikoglou/EPFLSome pat
Researchers synthesize chimeric peptide that elicits antitumor activity for cancer immunotherapy

Researchers synthesize chimeric peptide that elicits antitumor activity for cancer immunotherapy

by Science China PressThepeptide Pal-DMPOP consists a peptide inhibitor of CD47/SIRPα, a D-peptide inhibitor of PD-1/PD-L1, and a palmitic acid tail conjugated at its N-terminal through a P

Researchers synthesize chimeric peptide that elicits antitumor activity for cancer immunotherapy

by Science China PressThepeptide Pal-DMPOP consists a peptide inhibitor of CD47/SIRPα, a D-peptide inhibitor of PD-1/PD-L1, and a palmitic acid tail conjugated at its N-terminal through a P
Fewer than 3 of 10 women cite diet when asked how to reduce chances of breast cancer

Fewer than 3 of 10 women cite diet when asked how to reduce chances of breast cancer

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust 28% of U.S. women are aware that a healthful diet can lower the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a j

Fewer than 3 of 10 women cite diet when asked how to reduce chances of breast cancer

by Physicians Committee for Responsible MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJust 28% of U.S. women are aware that a healthful diet can lower the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a j
New wearable device measures the changing size of tumors below the skin

New wearable device measures the changing size of tumors below the skin

by Andrew Myers,Georgia Institute of TechnologyFAST sensor. Credit: Stanford UniversityEngineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Stanford University have created a small, autonomous d

New wearable device measures the changing size of tumors below the skin

by Andrew Myers,Georgia Institute of TechnologyFAST sensor. Credit: Stanford UniversityEngineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Stanford University have created a small, autonomous d
Potential overtreatment during life-limiting illness and end of life in older adults

Potential overtreatment during life-limiting illness and end of life in older adults

by Gunilla Sonnebring,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new thesis from Karolinska Institutet advocates end-of-life care that prioritizes the highest possible quality of life, avoi

Potential overtreatment during life-limiting illness and end of life in older adults

by Gunilla Sonnebring,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new thesis from Karolinska Institutet advocates end-of-life care that prioritizes the highest possible quality of life, avoi
New study shows certain blood pressure drugs could boost the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

New study shows certain blood pressure drugs could boost the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

byLudwig Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Ludwig Cancer Research study has shown that some molecules previously used to treat hypertension might also help the immune system to b

New study shows certain blood pressure drugs could boost the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

byLudwig Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Ludwig Cancer Research study has shown that some molecules previously used to treat hypertension might also help the immune system to b
Researcher leads first in-human multiple myeloma study with over 90% response rate

Researcher leads first in-human multiple myeloma study with over 90% response rate

by Indiana University School of MedicineMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Indiana University Melvin and Bren

Researcher leads first in-human multiple myeloma study with over 90% response rate

by Indiana University School of MedicineMicrograph of a plasmacytoma, the histologic correlate of multiple myeloma. H&E stain. Credit: Wikipedia/CC BY-SA 3.0Indiana University Melvin and Bren
Team establishes a large collection of cholangiocarcinoma models for preclinical drug evaluation and biomarker discovery

Team establishes a large collection of cholangiocarcinoma models for preclinical drug evaluation and biomarker discovery

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyCholangiocarcinomas (CCAs) are a highly aggressive and diverse group of malignancies of the biliary tract that currently account for 15% of all liver cancers

Team establishes a large collection of cholangiocarcinoma models for preclinical drug evaluation and biomarker discovery

by Vall d'Hebron Institute of OncologyCholangiocarcinomas (CCAs) are a highly aggressive and diverse group of malignancies of the biliary tract that currently account for 15% of all liver cancers
Study links obesity with dampened immune detection of oral cancers

Study links obesity with dampened immune detection of oral cancers

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112303A team from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and School of Dentistry,

Study links obesity with dampened immune detection of oral cancers

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112303A team from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and School of Dentistry,
Having more babies lowers the risk of endometrial cancer, study finds

Having more babies lowers the risk of endometrial cancer, study finds

by Institute for Molecular BioscienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland research has revealed that having more babies reduces a woman's risk of endometrial cancer.Dr. Gunn-

Having more babies lowers the risk of endometrial cancer, study finds

by Institute for Molecular BioscienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland research has revealed that having more babies reduces a woman's risk of endometrial cancer.Dr. Gunn-