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A peptide-drug conjugate that targets the acidic environment of cancer cells may improve the efficacy of immunotherapy

A peptide-drug conjugate that targets the acidic environment of cancer cells may improve the efficacy of immunotherapy

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA peptide-drug conjugate that targets the acidic environment of cancer cells enhanced the efficacy of immune checkpoint

A peptide-drug conjugate that targets the acidic environment of cancer cells may improve the efficacy of immunotherapy

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA peptide-drug conjugate that targets the acidic environment of cancer cells enhanced the efficacy of immune checkpoint
Pancreatic cancer tumor map uncovers notable differences between primary and metastatic disease

Pancreatic cancer tumor map uncovers notable differences between primary and metastatic disease

by Candace Gwaltney,Indiana UniversityIdentification of pancreatic cancer architecture. Credit:Nature Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01914-4Indiana University Melvin and Bre

Pancreatic cancer tumor map uncovers notable differences between primary and metastatic disease

by Candace Gwaltney,Indiana UniversityIdentification of pancreatic cancer architecture. Credit:Nature Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01914-4Indiana University Melvin and Bre
Researchers find a new class of biomarkers to predict treatment outcomes in cancer patients

Researchers find a new class of biomarkers to predict treatment outcomes in cancer patients

by Kathryn F. Sykes , Medical XpressCancer is the result of the uncontrolled division and spread of cells into surrounding tissue. Recently researchers have begun to focus on biomarkers as a source of

Researchers find a new class of biomarkers to predict treatment outcomes in cancer patients

by Kathryn F. Sykes , Medical XpressCancer is the result of the uncontrolled division and spread of cells into surrounding tissue. Recently researchers have begun to focus on biomarkers as a source of
Existing cancer drug ponatinib could be repurposed to fight certain aggressive cancers

Existing cancer drug ponatinib could be repurposed to fight certain aggressive cancers

byNanyang Technological UniversitySchematic summary of mechanisms of action of ponatinib in ALT cells. Ponatinib disrupts alternative lengthening of telomeres mechanisms by inducing telomeric C-

Existing cancer drug ponatinib could be repurposed to fight certain aggressive cancers

byNanyang Technological UniversitySchematic summary of mechanisms of action of ponatinib in ALT cells. Ponatinib disrupts alternative lengthening of telomeres mechanisms by inducing telomeric C-
Breast cancer vaccine safely generates anti-tumor immunity

Breast cancer vaccine safely generates anti-tumor immunity

by Michael McCarthy.,University of WashingtonThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: NCI C

Breast cancer vaccine safely generates anti-tumor immunity

by Michael McCarthy.,University of WashingtonThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Credit: NCI C
Cancerous brain tumor cells may be at 'critical point' between order and disorder, study suggests

Cancerous brain tumor cells may be at 'critical point' between order and disorder, study suggests

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross and Jacob Dwyer / Michigan MedicineGlioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain cancer. Despite decades of major efforts and clini

Cancerous brain tumor cells may be at 'critical point' between order and disorder, study suggests

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross and Jacob Dwyer / Michigan MedicineGlioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain cancer. Despite decades of major efforts and clini
Cervical cancer burden remains high in many countries; scale-up needed to meet 2030 elimination target

Cervical cancer burden remains high in many countries; scale-up needed to meet 2030 elimination target

by LancetHigh grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease can progress to invasive cance

Cervical cancer burden remains high in many countries; scale-up needed to meet 2030 elimination target

by LancetHigh grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ) in the uterine cervix. The abnormal epithelium is extending into a mucus gland to the left of centre. This disease can progress to invasive cance
New hope for kidney cancer treatment using existing drugs

New hope for kidney cancer treatment using existing drugs

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Omer Bayraktar & Kenny RobertsThe most comprehensive study of kidney cancer at single-cell level has discovered a potential drug target to treat rena

New hope for kidney cancer treatment using existing drugs

byWellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Omer Bayraktar & Kenny RobertsThe most comprehensive study of kidney cancer at single-cell level has discovered a potential drug target to treat rena
How sweet it isn't: Diminished taste function affects cancer patients' food intake

How sweet it isn't: Diminished taste function affects cancer patients' food intake

by Alissa Nolden,University of Massachusetts AmherstAlissa Nolden is an assistant professor of food science at UMass Amherst. Credit: UMass AmherstThe simple pleasure of tasting and savoring foo

How sweet it isn't: Diminished taste function affects cancer patients' food intake

by Alissa Nolden,University of Massachusetts AmherstAlissa Nolden is an assistant professor of food science at UMass Amherst. Credit: UMass AmherstThe simple pleasure of tasting and savoring foo
Prognosis of multiple myeloma has improved since 2000

Prognosis of multiple myeloma has improved since 2000

by Elana GotkineFor patients with multiple myeloma (MM), there has been an improvement in prognosis since 2000, but mortality still remains elevated, according to a study published online April 6 in&n

Prognosis of multiple myeloma has improved since 2000

by Elana GotkineFor patients with multiple myeloma (MM), there has been an improvement in prognosis since 2000, but mortality still remains elevated, according to a study published online April 6 in&n
Next-generation trial shows five-drug combo can keep 'ultra-high-risk' bone marrow cancer at bay

Next-generation trial shows five-drug combo can keep 'ultra-high-risk' bone marrow cancer at bay

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchImmunofluorescent image of autophagosomes in multiple myeloma cells. Credit: Institute of Cancer ResearchCombining five existing drugs can keep a highly aggressive

Next-generation trial shows five-drug combo can keep 'ultra-high-risk' bone marrow cancer at bay

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchImmunofluorescent image of autophagosomes in multiple myeloma cells. Credit: Institute of Cancer ResearchCombining five existing drugs can keep a highly aggressive
Treatment strategies for adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck

Treatment strategies for adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck

by Impact Journals LLCCT-scan in a coronal section showing an adenoid cystic carcinoma as an inhomogeneous mass in the rightmaxillary sinus with infiltration of neighboring structures. Credit: 2023 Du

Treatment strategies for adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck

by Impact Journals LLCCT-scan in a coronal section showing an adenoid cystic carcinoma as an inhomogeneous mass in the rightmaxillary sinus with infiltration of neighboring structures. Credit: 2023 Du