Tag: CD8+ T cells
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Switching Immune Cold Tumors to Immune Hot: A Breakthrough in Cancer immunotherapy
Overview: Turning immune-cold tumors into immune-hot targets In a significant advance for cancer immunotherapy, researchers have identified a strategy to reprogram immune-cold tumors—those that typically evade detection—into immune-hot tumors that recruit and coordinate immune cells to attack cancer. The study, recently published in Nature Immunology, builds on decades of work to harness the body’s own…
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Zeaxanthin: A Common Nutrient from Veggies Could Boost Cancer Immunity
Zeaxanthin: From Eye Health to Immune Enhancement Zeaxanthin is a yellow-orange carotenoid long celebrated for its role in protecting vision. Yet researchers are uncovering a surprising new function for this nutrient: it may help fortify the body’s defense against cancer. Found abundantly in egg yolk and a range of vegetables and fruits—carrots, orange peppers, spinach,…
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Zeaxanthin: A Common Eye Nutrient That Might Strengthen Cancer Immunity
Zeaxanthin: A Common Eye Nutrient with Potential Antitumor Benefits Zeaxanthin is a carotenoid best known for protecting vision. Recent research suggests this nutrient could also bolster the immune system’s ability to combat cancer. A study produced by researchers at the University of Chicago and published in Cell Reports Medicine indicates that zeaxanthin can enhance the…
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Zeaxanthin: A Veggie Nutrient That Could Boost Cancer Immunity
Zeaxanthin is a yellow-orange carotenoid found in egg yolks and a wide range of vegetables and fruits. While it has long been celebrated for its role in protecting eye health, new research suggests this familiar nutrient may also strengthen the body’s fight against cancer, potentially enhancing immunotherapy approaches. What the new findings show A team…