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Scientists Find a Way to Help Cancer-Fighting T Cells Recharge and Keep Working Longer
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Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have discovered that blocking a specific signaling molecule prevents crucial immune cells from burning out. By conserving their energy, these modified T cells can survive longer and remain highly active in targeting tumors, offering a promising boost to immunotherapy treatments.
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have discovered that blocking a specific signaling molecule prevents crucial immune cells from burning out. By conserving their energy, these modified T cells can survive longer and remain highly active in targeting tumors, offering a promising boost to immunotherapy treatments.