Mechanism found that causes cancer cells to escape from immune system, form tumors

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - 11:40 in Health & Medicine

When cancer cells are able to block the function of a gene called NLRC5, they are able to evade the immune system and form tumors, according to research. The discovery indicates NLRC5 as a novel biomarker for cancer patient survival and therapeutic response, as well as a potential target for new treatments.

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