killer T cells
Coverage of killer T cells in the Nexus archive.
- Creatine doesn't just build muscle. It may also help fight cancer
Scientists discovered that creatine may enhance the immune system's cancer-fighting pathways by energizing dendritic cells that activate killer T cells. The findings suggest potential for improving immunotherapy but have not yet been tested in human patients.
- Cancer’s favorite escape trick may actually make it easier to kill
Scientists discovered that cancer cells shutting down MHC I molecules to evade killer T cells may instead become vulnerable to CD4+ helper T cells, challenging a long-held immunology belief. This finding suggests a new approach for immune system-based cancer treatments.
- First-ever 3D view shows how killer T cells destroy cancer
Scientists have captured the first 3D view of how killer T cells destroy cancer by forming a precise contact zone. The study reveals the molecular choreography that enables these cells to target dangerous cells without harming surrounding tissue.