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Identification of colony stimulating factor 1 receptor offers new strategy for cancer immunotherapy

Identification of colony stimulating factor 1 receptor offers new strategy for cancer immunotherapy

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesIHMT-CSF1R-833 alters the macrophage polarization in M2 macrophages derived from RAW264.7 cells by inducing the M1 macrophage phenotype. Credit: Liang

Identification of colony stimulating factor 1 receptor offers new strategy for cancer immunotherapy

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesIHMT-CSF1R-833 alters the macrophage polarization in M2 macrophages derived from RAW264.7 cells by inducing the M1 macrophage phenotype. Credit: Liang
Adjuvant nivolumab + ipilimumab lacks efficacy for localized renal cell carcinoma

Adjuvant nivolumab + ipilimumab lacks efficacy for localized renal cell carcinoma

Disease-free survival (DFS) does not differ with adjuvant nivolumab plus ipilimumab (NIVO+IPI) compared with placebo in patients with localized renal cell carcinoma (RCC) at high risk for postnephrect

Adjuvant nivolumab + ipilimumab lacks efficacy for localized renal cell carcinoma

Disease-free survival (DFS) does not differ with adjuvant nivolumab plus ipilimumab (NIVO+IPI) compared with placebo in patients with localized renal cell carcinoma (RCC) at high risk for postnephrect
World-first clinical trial with 'man's best friend' could unlock treatment breakthrough for kids with cancer

World-first clinical trial with 'man's best friend' could unlock treatment breakthrough for kids with cancer

by Telethon Kids InstituteThree-year-old Bull Terrier, Maggie, is about to undergo surgery using the immunotherapy gel to treat her sarcoma. It is hoped the world-first clinical trial in dogs will be

World-first clinical trial with 'man's best friend' could unlock treatment breakthrough for kids with cancer

by Telethon Kids InstituteThree-year-old Bull Terrier, Maggie, is about to undergo surgery using the immunotherapy gel to treat her sarcoma. It is hoped the world-first clinical trial in dogs will be
Inhibition of prmt5 by repurposing market drugs: A fresh therapeutic pathway for cancer treatment

Inhibition of prmt5 by repurposing market drugs: A fresh therapeutic pathway for cancer treatment

by TranSpreadDevelopment of AlphaLISA HTS screen to identify specific PRMT5 inhibitors. (A) Principle of AlphaLISA technique adapted to HTS. Biotinylated histone H4 (a well-known PRMT5 substrate) was

Inhibition of prmt5 by repurposing market drugs: A fresh therapeutic pathway for cancer treatment

by TranSpreadDevelopment of AlphaLISA HTS screen to identify specific PRMT5 inhibitors. (A) Principle of AlphaLISA technique adapted to HTS. Biotinylated histone H4 (a well-known PRMT5 substrate) was
Significant proportion of cancer drugs lack proof of added benefit, finds study

Significant proportion of cancer drugs lack proof of added benefit, finds study

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany cancer drugs approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) between 1995 and 2020 lack proof of added benefit, particularly those approved

Significant proportion of cancer drugs lack proof of added benefit, finds study

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany cancer drugs approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) between 1995 and 2020 lack proof of added benefit, particularly those approved
Unfruitful: Eating more produce will not cure, stop prostate cancer

Unfruitful: Eating more produce will not cure, stop prostate cancer

byUniversity of California - San DiegoMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0National guidelines recomme

Unfruitful: Eating more produce will not cure, stop prostate cancer

byUniversity of California - San DiegoMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0National guidelines recomme
Study reveals significant global disparities in cancer care across different countries

Study reveals significant global disparities in cancer care across different countries

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent analysis reveals striking disparities in the cost and availability of cancer drugs across different regions of the globe, with significant gaps b

Study reveals significant global disparities in cancer care across different countries

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent analysis reveals striking disparities in the cost and availability of cancer drugs across different regions of the globe, with significant gaps b
Investigating the most allergen-inducing drugs

Investigating the most allergen-inducing drugs

by Scientific Project LomonosovComparison of % of spontaneous reports (SRs) with data on drug-induced anaphylaxis (SRsAs) due to a specific pharmacological group among the total SRsAs structure and %

Investigating the most allergen-inducing drugs

by Scientific Project LomonosovComparison of % of spontaneous reports (SRs) with data on drug-induced anaphylaxis (SRsAs) due to a specific pharmacological group among the total SRsAs structure and %
Mediterranean diet improves immunotherapy response rates and progression-free survival in advanced melanoma

Mediterranean diet improves immunotherapy response rates and progression-free survival in advanced melanoma

by United European GastroenterologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEating a Mediterranean diet rich in fiber, mono-unsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols, has been associated with improved immunoth

Mediterranean diet improves immunotherapy response rates and progression-free survival in advanced melanoma

by United European GastroenterologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEating a Mediterranean diet rich in fiber, mono-unsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols, has been associated with improved immunoth
Why do many young cancer survivors forgo human papillomavirus vaccination?

Why do many young cancer survivors forgo human papillomavirus vaccination?

byWileyTEM of papillomavirus. Credit: Public DomainAlthough young cancer survivors face an elevated risk for later developing cervical, oropharyngeal, and several other human papillomavirus (HPV

Why do many young cancer survivors forgo human papillomavirus vaccination?

byWileyTEM of papillomavirus. Credit: Public DomainAlthough young cancer survivors face an elevated risk for later developing cervical, oropharyngeal, and several other human papillomavirus (HPV
Fat fuels aggressive brain cancers

Fat fuels aggressive brain cancers

byCardiff UniversityGliobastoma (astrocytoma) WHO grade IV—MRI coronal view, post contrast. 15 year old boy. Credit: Christaras A/ Wikipedia.Fat is powering tumour growth in brain cancer, finds

Fat fuels aggressive brain cancers

byCardiff UniversityGliobastoma (astrocytoma) WHO grade IV—MRI coronal view, post contrast. 15 year old boy. Credit: Christaras A/ Wikipedia.Fat is powering tumour growth in brain cancer, finds
Two drugs used in combination prove to be effective against most aggressive asbestos cancer in mice

Two drugs used in combination prove to be effective against most aggressive asbestos cancer in mice

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreSection of a mouse invasive mesothelioma tumour. Credit: CNIOExposure to asbestos is the major risk factor for malignant mesothelioma, a type of aggr

Two drugs used in combination prove to be effective against most aggressive asbestos cancer in mice

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreSection of a mouse invasive mesothelioma tumour. Credit: CNIOExposure to asbestos is the major risk factor for malignant mesothelioma, a type of aggr