Published in Journal of Clinical Investigation · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center developed a synthetic scaffold loaded with cancer-fighting T cells that shrank tumors more effectively than traditional injection methods. The scaffold created a homey environment for the T cells to survive and proliferate, outwitting self-defense chemicals released by tumors.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Implanted scaffold with T cells rapidly shrinks tumors Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center · Apr 24, 2017 · first to report
- Synergistic immunotherapy approach offers improved efficacy in eliminating tumors JCI Journals · Apr 24, 2017