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Plant Virus Boosts Immune System to Combat Cancer
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Plant Virus Boosts Immune System to Combat Cancer

Researchers at UC San Diego have discovered that the cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV), a plant virus, can activate the immune system to effectively target and destroy cancer cells, showing promise as a low-cost cancer immunotherapy. CPMV stimulates anti-tumor immune responses by inducing interferons and activating immune pathways, and can be produced sustainably in plants, paving the way for clinical trials.