Scientists identify promising new approach for immune system defense against cancer

(University of California - San Diego) Researchers have identified a promising new strategy to fight infections and cancer. They uncovered a novel function for a protein known as 'Runx3' that is key to the development of killer T cells -- immune cells important for fighting infections and cancer. The researchers believe Runx3, if properly directed, could be combined with other approaches to help T cells recognize and destroy tumor cells and enhance vaccine efficacy.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news