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Researchers develop new immuno-oncology technique
A team has used viral gene editing and CRISPR to form a system that marks tumours for destruction, potentially improving immunotherapies.
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Best targets for immunotherapy identified by new model
A new algorithm has been developed which personalises which cancer mutations are best targets for immunotherapy.
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Study reveals potential of gamma delta T cells to combat breast cancer
Researchers have discovered that a specific subset of gamma delta T cells can be found in higher numbers of breast cancer survivor tissue, indicating its role in fighting the condition.
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New technology invented to streamline drug discovery
New protein-painting technology could lead to developing cancer immunotherapy medicines that can be administered as a pill.
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Therapeutic antibodies in cancer therapy
Monoclonal antibodies have shown great promise in the treatment of various cancers. This article discusses how therapeutic antibodies are produced and the various treatment strategies that are currently being adopted.
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Study finds B cells could improve immunotherapies for cancer
Researchers have discovered that B cells aid T cells in fighting cancer, which could be an area of development for immunotherapies.
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Proteomic approach reveals metastatic melanoma resistance to therapies
A study has used a proteomic method to uncover why some melanoma tumours do not respond to immunotherapy, which could improve treatments.
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Immune cell function in cancer immunotherapy revealed
Researchers have discovered the roles that immune cells play in tumour growth and breast cancer immunotherapy which could aid in drug development.
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T-cell subset association with type 1 diabetes demonstrated by study
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland has shown that peripheral T helper cells may have a role in the development of type 1 diabetes.
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Industry objects to unproven T-cell preservation services
The ISCT is objecting linking the benefits of cellular immunotherapy with third party offerings of T-cell banking for future therapeutics.
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Novel nano-vaccine for melanoma developed
A novel nano-vaccine has been developed which has proven effective in treating primary tumours and metastases that result from melanoma.
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New evidence shows cytotoxic T cells can destroy targets of large mass
New study shows the ability of CD8+ cytotoxic T cells to penetrate a large target, which opens avenues to destroy solid cancers.
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Scientists have discovered important redundancies in T cells
Redundancies have been discovered in the biochemical signalling pathways of immune cells which could impact cancer immunotherapy.
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Stem-cell technologies in immunotherapy
This article outlines the exciting developments that are taking place with immunotherapies and demonstrates how stem-cell technologies are proliferating the paradigm shift in how we tackle cancer treatment.
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Immune cells could be key to tuberculosis treatment, study finds
Researchers have found that certain immune cells aid in fighting tuberculosis bacteria, providing a new drug target.
