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Hormone linked to immune suppression may improve cancer immunotherapy

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Hormone linked to immune suppression may improve cancer immunotherapy
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Researchers at UT Southwestern discovered that a hormone called SCG2 interacts with the receptor LILRB4 on immune cells, suppressing their ability to fight cancer. Blocking this interaction in mice slowed tumor growth, suggesting a new potential target for cancer immunotherapy, while enhancing it could help treat inflammatory disorders.

Topics:healthhealth-and-science#cancer#health-and-science#hormone#immune-system#immunotherapy#ut-southwestern
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