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Combination of antibodies could improve cancer immunotherapies
A study has shown that using three antibodies with two different mechanisms of action could be a novel way to improve immuno-oncology treatments.
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Previously unknown role of dendritic cells in inflammation revealed
A study has demonstrated that dendritic cells play a key role in inflammation and how TNF inhibitors can prevent them from fighting infections.
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Using droplet digital PCR to monitor the safety of CAR T cells
CAR T-cell therapy has caused quite a stir in the immunotherapy world, but it is a process that requires precision and care. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) has thus far been the stalwart technique for providing a check on copy numbers, but here Ping Jin explains why droplet digital PCR…
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Method to coax immune system into selecting HIV antibodies developed
Immunogens can be used to coax the immune system into producing broadly neutralising antibodies to fight a HIV infection, making a vaccine against the condition more likely, say researchers.
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Cancer immunotherapies may be improved with early immune response
A new mechanism has been reported for detecting foreign material during early immune responses which may help detect elusive cancers.
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New screening method identifies potential compounds to combat cancer
The new screening technique may enable development of novel combination-immunotherapy regimens against cancers and persistent infections.
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Dysfunctional B cells found to contribute to age-related metabolic disease
A study has shown that a group of cells called adipose B cells can become dysfunctional with age, causing metabolic conditions such as diabetes, which has provided a drug target.
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SEL120: a promising CDK8 kinase inhibitor
A novel CDK8 inhibitor has been developed by scientists at Ryvu Therapeutics. Dr Krzysztof Brzozka showcases this molecule and explains the R&D behind it.
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T cell immune system regulator identified by researchers
A new study has discovered two enzymes which regulate a biological switch that controls the immune system, providing the potential to develop targeted therapies.
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Reasons why targeted immuno-oncology drugs sometimes fail discovered
A new study has shown the specific cellular mechanisms that limit the ability of CD8 T cells to infiltrate the tumour microenvironment, which could guide new immunotherapeutic strategies in cancer.
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New drug shows promise as immune therapy for cancers
A therapy has been developed which uses a synthetic RNA molecule developed to fight viruses to trigger an immune response against tumours in mice.
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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.