Scientists reprogram stem cells to create renewable cancer-fighting T cells

In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, UCLA scientists have shown it’s possible to reprogram a patient’s blood-forming stem cells to generate a continuous supply of functional T cells, the immune system’s most powerful cancer-killing agents. This approach suggests a new way to deliver immunotherapy, acting as an internal factory that produces tumor-targeting immune cells over time and potentially offering longer-lasting protection.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

You may also be interested in:

Read More:

Lawyers Lookup