How the body fights back against cancer

07 Mar 2022 by Ted Escobedo 2 min read

New research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Quadram Institute reveals how our immune system can be triggered to attack cancer cells.The research, published today in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, could help develop new approaches to treating people with acute myeloid leukemia -- a blood cancer which is very difficult to treat.

The research was led by Dr Stuart Rushworth from UEA's Norwich Medical School, in collaboration with Quadram Institute, Earlham Institute and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (UK).

The study identified a process of activating the immune system to fight the leukemia cells. The team found that immune cells known as macrophages could be programmed to attack the cancer cells through a protein known as STING (Stimulator of Interferon Genes), a well-established activator of the immune system.

The team also discussed the potential impact this could have on future treatments.

Know more:https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/02/220228190958.htm

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