Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Just 5% of Pancreatic Cancer Cells Can Shield an Entire Tumor From Immune Attack


A tiny faction of pancreatic cancer cells can turn its surroundings into an immune-safe zone, protecting neighboring tumor cells along with itself.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on SciTech Daily

Read more on:

Photo of immune attack

immune attack

Photo of entire tumor

entire tumor

Related news:

News photo

Cancer cells hijack a fatty acid to escape immune attack in liver metastases - EurekAlert!

News photo

Virus Therapy Supercharges Immune Attack on Brain Cancer

News photo

New research uncovers molecular ‘safety switch’ shielding cancers from immune attack - EurekAlert!