A subpopulation of white blood cells guards against tumor lung metastasis

(La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology) Previously, researchers knew these white blood cell scavengers played a beneficial role in counteracting inflammation in the context of atherosclerosis. Now, a study from the La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology illustrates that patrolling monocytes may also play an anti-cancer role, particularly in the lung.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news