Active aldehydes drive T cell exhaustion in the tumor microenvironment, finds study

Cancer immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that harnesses the immune system to fight cancer cells. The treatment involves CD8⁺ T cells, also known as killer T cells, which play a crucial role in attacking tumors. Unfortunately, these cells gradually become exhausted within the tumor microenvironment and lose their full functionality.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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