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Artificial Lymph Nodes Teaches T Cells To Kill Cancer

www.futurity.org Artificial lymph nodes teaches T cells to kill cancer

Researchers have tested an artificial lymph node that teaches the immune system to recognize and kill cancer cells in mice.

Artificial lymph nodes teaches T cells to kill cancer
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  • Wow !

    For the current study, the team used hyaluronic acid as the scaffolding, or base, for their new lymph node, and added MHC (major histocompatibility complex) or HLA (human histocompatibility antigen) molecules, which rev up T cells and other immune system components. Then, they also added molecules and antigens common to cancer cells to “teach” T cells what to look for.