Cancer Immunology – News and Features

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The Influence of Metabolism in the Tumor Microenvironment
The tumor microenvironment is a harsh environment where metabolic adaptations are key. In this article, we explore how the metabolic constraints of the TME influence cancer and immune cells and dive into the metabolic cross-talk between them.

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How Can Viruses Be Harnessed for Good?
Traditionally, viruses have been thought of as a burden that cause disease. Now, viruses are being harnessed to tackle diseases that medicines can’t, helping fight cancer, genetic disorders and even infectious diseases.

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3D Tumor Mapping Reveals Personalized Therapy Targets
Mapping a tumor's cellular neighborhood in three dimensions could identify potential targets for personalized cancer therapy.

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The Unexpected Link Between Erythropoietin and Tumor Growth
“Cold” tumors are resistant to common immunotherapies. Stanford Medicine researchers have uncovered a master regulator that can be manipulated to prevent tumor growth in mice.

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Repurposed Cancer Drug May Help Treat Pulmonary Fibrosis
Tulane scientists found that an FDA-approved cancer drug may help the immune system clear out damaged cells that cause lung scarring, potentially restoring lung function in patients with pulmonary fibrosis.

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Tumor By-Product Found To Suppress Immune Response
A team of researchers from the University of Chicago, has identified a novel oncometabolite that accumulates in tumors and impairs immune cells’ ability to fight cancer.

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Pinworm Drug Shows Promise Against Merkel Cell Carcinoma
A common pinworm medication may stop and reverse cancer growth in Merkel cell carcinoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, according to research led by University of Arizona Cancer Center researchers.

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Fibroblasts Drive Pancreatic Cancer Via Galectin-1
New research demonstrates the role of the Galectin-1 protein in the nucleus of the cells surrounding the tumor-fibroblasts contributing to their activation.

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How Radiopharmaceuticals Are Revolutionizing Cancer Therapy
In this article, Technology Networks spoke with Dr. Jack Hoppin and Dr. John Babich from Ratio Therapeutics to learn more about the recent radiopharmaceutical revolution.

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Impact of Inherited DNA on Cancer Biology Revealed
A new study reveals how inherited genetic variants influence cancer biology. Analyzing data from over 1,000 patients across 10 cancer types, the study shows that these germline mutations affect protein activity.
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