Sentences with phrase «generate immune responses against cancer»

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«We're able to shuttle millions of cells through this device, generating a very potent immune response against the cancer cells,» Mooney says.

While much recent research has not been published in this area, there is actually a long history of studies that show: (1) there is a significant number of antigens shared between tumors and embryonic tissues (called «oncofetal antigens») and, consequently, antibodies made against tumors can also recognize embryonic tissues, and vice versa; (2) pregnancy confers some immunity against cancer (accompanied by antibody production against oncofetal antigens), not only against its occurrence but also against its growth; (3) similar to pregnancy, an immune response against cancer can be generated by vaccinating animals with embryonic tissues.

«We have created a potentially much less expensive approach to making a therapeutic cancer vaccine that, while targeting a single tumor antigen, generates an immune response against multiple antigens.

It is Dr. Chou's hope that, by treating colon cancer stem cells with DAC and then exposing them to immune cells that have been primed to recognize NY - ESO - 1, he can generate a targeted and durable immune response against these cells without harming healthy cells.