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Protein antigen from a childhood vaccine can help refocus the body's immune system against cancer

A University of Massachusetts Amherst team has demonstrated in theory that a protein antigen from a childhood vaccine can be delivered into the cells of a malignant tumor to refocus the body's immune system against the cancer, effectively halting it and preventing its recurrence.

10 Oct 2023

Gut defenders: How T-cell intraepithelial lymphocytes guard against colon cancer

In the latest research published in Science Immunology, experts delve into the gene expression patterns of distinct intraepithelial lymphocyte populations in various gastrointestinal tract regions. Key findings reveal the roles of T-cell IELs in detecting infections and ensuring the gut's barrier integrity, with a special emphasis on their function in combating colon cancer.

9 Oct 2023

Next-gen intranasal vaccine takes on measles, mumps, and multiple COVID-19 variants in one shot

Researchers developed an intranasal trivalent measles-mumps-SARS-CoV-2 vaccine that provides robust protection against multiple coronavirus variants. Leveraging the established measles-mumps-rubella platform, this vaccine demonstrates broad and adaptable immune responses, especially against Delta and Omicron variants.

8 Oct 2023

Unlocking the future of cancer care: Overcoming challenges in personalized neoantigen vaccine development

Challenges associated with the development and design of neoantigen cancer vaccines.

5 Oct 2023

Research opens the door for better use of people's own immune system T cells to fight cancer

Using laboratory-grown cells from humans and genetically engineered mice, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have evidence that modifying a specific protein in immune white blood cells known as CD8+ T cells can make the cells more robust, potentially opening the door for better use of people's own immune system T cells to fight cancer.

3 Oct 2023

Primate model unlocks clues to long-COVID's impact on blood sugar, hints at vaccine benefits

The study uses a non-human primate model to explore the link between long-COVID and disruptions in glucose metabolism, finding a positive correlation. Vaccination appeared to improve glycemic control, suggesting a possible role in managing long-COVID symptoms.

28 Sep 2023

Natural antibiotic thiostrepton reveals new hope for inflammatory bowel disease treatment

Researchers explored the therapeutic impact of Thiostrepton on experimental colitis by examining its effects on colon inflammation and determining its targets through various biochemical approaches.

28 Sep 2023

Yeast in the gut linked to Crohn's disease inflammation, opening new doors for treatment

New study in Nature Medicine links yeast cells in the gastrointestinal tract to abnormal immune responses causing inflammation in Crohn's disease patients. The research suggests that these yeast-reactive T-cells could be a potential therapeutic target, offering new avenues for treatment.

27 Sep 2023

Long COVID's biological blueprint: new study offers promising insights

Researchers designed a cross-sectional study to investigate the biological underpinnings of “Long COVID”, the post-acute infection syndrome triggered by SARS-CoV-2.

27 Sep 2023

New form of cellular immunotherapy shows promise against brain tumors in mice

Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the University Medical Center Mannheim (UMM) successfully tested a new form of cellular immunotherapy against brain tumors in mice for the first time.

26 Sep 2023

One gene variant could be a shield against severe COVID-19 lung damage

Researchers identify a specific genetic variant, rs2204985, linked to less severe lung involvement and a stronger immune response in COVID-19 patients with severe pneumonia. The study suggests that understanding this genetic marker could help identify high-risk individuals and enhance strategies for prevention and treatment.

25 Sep 2023

Radiation therapy combined with two types of immunotherapy could be effective against cold tumors

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered that radiation therapy combined with two types of immunotherapy-;one that boosts T cells, and another that boosts dendritic cells-;can control tumors in preclinical models of triple negative breast cancer, a cancer type that's typically resistant to immunotherapy alone.

25 Sep 2023

CD1 lipidomes exhibit size-based antigen display mechanisms

Study uncovers the complexities of how CD1 molecules present a vast array of lipids to T-cells, revealing a unique, size-based antigen-display system. The findings could provide crucial insights into the intricacies of immune response and antigen presentation.

21 Sep 2023

Unlocking the power of mRNA vaccines: From COVID-19 to cancer and beyond

A comprehensive review in Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy delves into the versatility and effectiveness of mRNA vaccines, from their game-changing role in COVID-19 to potential applications in cancer and rare diseases. Despite drawbacks like stability and high immunogenicity, advancements in vaccine technology have poised mRNA platforms as a robust tool for both preventive and therapeutic interventions.

21 Sep 2023

Subclonal neoantigens present a key roadblock in MMRd tumor immunotherapy success

Researchers evaluated sensitivity to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy.

20 Sep 2023

Research demonstrates a double-acting mechanism for fighting triple-negative breast cancer

Zachary Schug, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Molecular and Cellular Oncogenesis Program of the Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center at The Wistar Institute, has published a new paper in the journal Nature Cancer.

19 Sep 2023

Annual NCCN Congress to focus on latest advances in blood cancer treatment

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network 2023 Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies returns to San Francisco this week, for the first time since 2019.

19 Sep 2023

Unlocking the secret soldiers: How dendritic cells could revolutionize cancer immunotherapy

A recent review in the journal Immunity delves into the crucial role of dendritic cells (DCs) in shaping T-cell responses in cancer, highlighting their importance in both priming anti-tumor immunity and in ongoing immune interactions within tumors. The findings underscore the potential of DCs as key targets for next-generation cancer immunotherapies.

18 Sep 2023

Multi-omics study offers insights into psoriasis treatment

Researchers use a multi-omics approach combining immune cell-enriched scRNA-seq, microarray analysis, and immunohistochemistry to elucidate the translational role of anti-IL-17A in suppressing the autoimmune functions of T17 cells, thereby effectively treating human psoriasis.

14 Sep 2023

A novel multi-epitope vaccine targeting extracellular proteins of Chlamydia pneumoniae

Researchers designed and evaluated a multi-epitope vaccine targeting the main outer membrane protein of Chlamydia pneumoniae using immunoinformatics.

14 Sep 2023

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T Cell News and Research

Latest T Cell News and Research

Protein antigen from a childhood vaccine can help refocus the body's immune system against cancer

Gut defenders: How T-cell intraepithelial lymphocytes guard against colon cancer

Next-gen intranasal vaccine takes on measles, mumps, and multiple COVID-19 variants in one shot

Unlocking the future of cancer care: Overcoming challenges in personalized neoantigen vaccine development

Research opens the door for better use of people's own immune system T cells to fight cancer

Primate model unlocks clues to long-COVID's impact on blood sugar, hints at vaccine benefits

Natural antibiotic thiostrepton reveals new hope for inflammatory bowel disease treatment

Yeast in the gut linked to Crohn's disease inflammation, opening new doors for treatment

Long COVID's biological blueprint: new study offers promising insights

New form of cellular immunotherapy shows promise against brain tumors in mice

One gene variant could be a shield against severe COVID-19 lung damage

Radiation therapy combined with two types of immunotherapy could be effective against cold tumors

CD1 lipidomes exhibit size-based antigen display mechanisms

Unlocking the power of mRNA vaccines: From COVID-19 to cancer and beyond

Subclonal neoantigens present a key roadblock in MMRd tumor immunotherapy success

Research demonstrates a double-acting mechanism for fighting triple-negative breast cancer

Annual NCCN Congress to focus on latest advances in blood cancer treatment

Unlocking the secret soldiers: How dendritic cells could revolutionize cancer immunotherapy

Multi-omics study offers insights into psoriasis treatment

A novel multi-epitope vaccine targeting extracellular proteins of Chlamydia pneumoniae

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