Published in Nature Biomedical Engineering · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers develop a two-part 'punch' to re-educate macrophages and enhance their capacity to eat tumor cells, leading to complete inhibition of tumor growth. The therapy, tested in melanoma and breast cancer preclinical models, shows promise as a complementary treatment option.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- New cancer immunotherapy shows promise in early tests University of Massachusetts Amherst · Jul 2, 2018 · first to report
- Eat 'em up: Next-generation therapeutic helps immune cells detect, destroy cancer Brigham and Women's Hospital · Jul 2, 2018