Scientists have discovered a protein that plays a central role in promoting immunity to viruses and cancer, opening the door to new therapies.
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Scientists at USC have discovered a new type of drug for the treatment of ovarian cancer that works in a way that should not only decrease the number of doses that patients need to take, but also may make it effective for ...
Oct 3, 2012
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A new Finnish study from the University of Turku shows that a 30-minute exercise session can increase the proportion of tumor-killing white blood cells in the bloodstream of breast cancer patients.
Jul 3, 2024
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Chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes progressive liver problems, and eradication of the virus remains a formidable challenge.
Apr 10, 2024
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Hypoxia-activated prodrugs (HAPs) have the potential to activate specifically in hypoxic tumors and eliminate tumor cells, which has brought new opportunities for safe and effective anticancer therapy. However, their therapeutic ...
Apr 3, 2024
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Checkpoint inhibitors that activate the immune system to target cancer cells for destruction have revolutionized the treatment landscape for patients with advanced melanoma, leading to more options and improved patient survival. ...
Dec 8, 2023
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Many people first became familiar with the term "mRNA" when Pfizer's and Moderna's COVID vaccines were rolled out. In the simplest terms, mRNA, which stands for messenger ribonucleic acid, is a type of genetic material that ...
Oct 18, 2023
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Researchers have discovered a new way to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) the most common type of liver cancer, and the third leading cause of cancer death worldwide.
Sep 26, 2023
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Fresh discoveries about a certain type of immune cell could give lung cancer patients a more accurate prognosis and better identify who will benefit from immunotherapies.
Aug 30, 2023
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Superantigens are molecules that can stimulate a strong immune response by activating a large number of cytotoxic T cells, which are white blood cells that can eliminate tumor cells. One example of a superantigen is staphylococcal ...
Aug 14, 2023
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