Scientists discover way to amp up power of killer T cells
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 08:30
in Biology & Nature
Researchers with UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered a way to amp up the power of killer T-cells, called CD8 cells, making them more functional for longer periods of time and boosting their ability to multiply and expand within the body to fight melanoma, a new study has found.
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