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Science News for November 30, 1997


Cancer Immunotherapy - Supplying The Wake Up Call

Researchers are developing a new approach to cancer treatment called adoptive immunotherapy, which uses tumour antigens to stimulate immune cells. Tumour antigens are identified and used to sensitize T cells, which then recognize and attack cancer cells.

SourceBritish Society For Immunology·DateNov 30, 1997

Vitamin C Shown To Cross The Blood Brain Barrier

Researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center found a way to increase vitamin C levels in the brain by crossing the blood brain barrier. They achieved this by injecting dehydroascorbic acid, which is converted to ascorbic acid in the brain.

SourceMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateNov 30, 1997