Scientists have disguised tumours as pig organs to trick the immune system, potentially halting or eliminating tumour growth, but further testing is necessary.
This novel approach draws inspiration from organ transplant rejections, where immune systems attack foreign organs; it's hoped this strategy can redirect that response towards tumours.
Immunology expert Brian Lichty reflects on the early stages of this technique, expressing hope for its efficacy in further clinical evaluations amid promising early data.
Zhao and his team combined oncolytic virotherapy with lessons from transplant medicine, using Newcastle disease virus modified to invoke immune responses against cancer.
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