CANCER HOPE
Daily Record|August 29, 2024
Scientists use protein that triggers body's killer cells to fight disease
MARTIN BAGOT
CANCER HOPE

SCIENTISTS believe they may have found a protein to help them develop a breakthrough cancer vaccine.

The body's immune system contains natural killer cells which can attack a protein that drives cancer growth.

Researchers believe that by using this protein known as XPO1 - they may be able to activate more killer cells to destroy the disease, paving the way for new and less invasive treatment.

This story is from the August 29, 2024 edition of Daily Record.

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