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Cancer: The Burden Of Treatments Eased By Recent Developments In The Field: A Review Of The Literature, Zachary J. Seim
Cancer: The Burden Of Treatments Eased By Recent Developments In The Field: A Review Of The Literature, Zachary J. Seim
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Cancer is a very prevalent disease that has affected most of the population. Treatment options that have been used for decades are beginning to be outcompeted by newer developments in the field. Newer developments allow a more specific response to cancers that have proven to be very difficult for traditional treatment. Immune specific treatments also give the ability to specifically target areas affected by the cancer, to reduce potential risk of systemic damage and autoimmunity. Developing cancer treatments that are highly specific brings forth a new age of medicine, hoping to prolong the life expectancy of those affected with cancers, …
The Effect Of Oncolytic Viruses In Aiding Cancer Immunotherapy, Anushka Singh
The Effect Of Oncolytic Viruses In Aiding Cancer Immunotherapy, Anushka Singh
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Oncolytic viruses are known as genetically engineered viruses or ones that can be found in nature, that are used to selectively reproduce in cancer cells and kill them without harming the normal and healthy cells. Oncolytic viruses have been considered an effective form of immunotherapy and offer a new approach for cancer treatment. Only one oncolytic virus has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the USA, which is T-Vec (talimogene laherparepvec). This is a second-generation oncolytic herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Another oncolytic virus has been approved only in China in 2005, which is called …
A Literature Review On Tumor Microenvironmental Immunosuppressive Mechanisms On Cd8+ T Lymphocytes That Contribute To Tumor Immune Evasion, Jessica R. Gabrysiak
A Literature Review On Tumor Microenvironmental Immunosuppressive Mechanisms On Cd8+ T Lymphocytes That Contribute To Tumor Immune Evasion, Jessica R. Gabrysiak
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The concept of tumor immune evasion is a prevalent obstacle in cancer research and the development of immunotherapies. Increased insight into mechanisms that are responsible for the escape of cancer cells from the immune system will help to improve therapeutic approaches and provide understanding into slowing disease progression by utilizing the body's immune system. With immunotherapy development on the forefront of cancer research due to seemingly attenuated toxicity and resistance when compared to traditional chemoradiotherapy, analyzing these obstacles is essential for emerging roles and future directions in the discipline of immuno-oncology. Understanding the immunosuppressive molecules that contribute to the process …