Open AccessEngineering T-Cell Activation for Immunotherapy by Mechanical Forces
Author(s) -
Alireza Heidari,
Elena Locci,
Silvia Raymond
Publication year - 2021
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.36811/jca.2021.110023
Subject(s) - immune system , immunotherapy , cancer , cancer immunotherapy , medicine , cytotoxic t cell , cancer cell , radiation therapy , cancer treatment , immunology , t cell , cancer research , biology , biochemistry , in vitro
A groundbreaking study led by engineering and medical researchers at the California South University (CSU) shows how immune cells engineered in new cancer therapies can overcome physical barriers so that the patient's own immune system can fight tumors. This research could improve the future of millions of cancer patients worldwide. Immunotherapy, instead of using chemicals or radiation, is a type of cancer treatment that helps the patient's immune system fight cancer. T cells are a type of white blood cell that is essential for the body's immune system. Cytotoxic T cells are like soldiers searching for and destroying target invading cells. Although there has been success in using immunotherapy for some types of cancer in the blood or blood-producing organs, T cell work is much more difficult in solid tumors.Keywords: Cancer; Cells; Tissues, Tumors; Prevention, Prognosis; Diagnosis; Imaging; Screening; Treatment; Management