Potential new cancer treatment activates cancer-engulfing cells
Monday, February 6, 2017 - 11:01
in Health & Medicine
Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that can engulf and destroy cancer cells. A research group has discovered that by using an antibody for a particular protein found on macrophages, the macrophage is activated, and cancer cells are effectively eliminated. This discovery could lead to the development of new cancer treatments.