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Pivotal study supports belzutifan approval for patients with advanced kidney cancer
The LITESPARK-005 phase 3 clinical trial enrolled 746 patients with metastatic clear cell renal cell…
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Immune cells have a metabolic backup plan for accessing their anti-cancer playbook
Immune cells use two different routes to produce acetyl-CoA, an essential metabolite required to fight…
Detective algorithm predicts best drugs for genetic disorders and cancer
A computational model built by researchers at the Institute of Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona)…
NETO2 promotes melanoma progression via activation of the Ca2+/CaMKII signalling pathway
Cong Peng et al., at Department of Dermatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, China, conducted a…
Meteorin-like protein drains energy from T cells
A protein called Meteorin-like (METRNL) in the tumour microenvironment saps energy from T cells, thereby…
Tpex cells: the game-changer in targeted tumour immunotherapy
Progenitor exhausted CD8+ T (Tpex) cells have emerged as a pivotal component in tumour immunotherapy due…
Fibroblast functionality: a pivotal piece in cancer’s spreading puzzle
A new study reviews how cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) influence lymph node metastasis. Researchers identified various…
Surprising insight into cancer comes from unique plant species that find different solutions to evolutionary challenges
Whole genome duplication (WGD) happens in all kingdoms of life. It is most common in…
Circular RNAs – the new frontier in cancer research
Unravelling the complexities of circular RNAs (circRNAs) in cancer biology has positioned scientists on the…
Revolutionary x-ray-sensitisers could transform cancer treatment with low-dose radiation therapy
Researchers at Xiamen University have made a significant advancement in cancer treatment by developing a…