Stem cell vaccine found to increase immune responses, inhibit tumors in animal models

(University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center) Researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) have found that a cancer stem cell vaccine, engineered to express a pro-inflammatory protein called interleukin-15 (IL-15) and its receptor (IL-15Ralpha), caused T cell production in animal models and enhanced immune responses against tumors. This T cell production showed a cellular immune response that could lead to new immunotherapy treatments for cancer with improved side effects.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news