Scientists found a genetic master switch that wakes up exhausted immune cells
Researchers have identified a protein called BATF3 that acts as a genetic toggle, successfully reviving exhausted T cells to help them continue fighting persistent threats like cancer and chronic infections.
Cancer researchers discovered that immune cells often enter a state of metabolic exhaustion when fighting long-term diseases, rendering them ineffective. By manipulating a master switch protein known as BATF3, scientists can effectively reprogram these tired T cells, boosting their stamina and tumor-killing capabilities.
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