immune response stimulation

Boosting immune system activity with a new compound that could lead to more effective cancer treatments and vaccines

Study identifies mechanisms responsible for improved immune system activity, offering new approaches for more effective

Reclaiming the immune system’s assault on tumors

Macrophages are cells of the immune system that protect the host from invading pathogens. But

Simple shell of plant virus sparks immune response against cancer

Mice tumor free and protected from metastases after treatment The shells of a common plant

A schematic illustration showing how nanoparticles or other cancer drugs might be used to treat cancer. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Scientists test a Nanoparticle “Alarm Clock” to Awaken Immune Systems Put to Sleep by Cancer

Researchers at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center are exploring ways to wake up the immune