by New research published in the journal Nature Communications reveals that light-activated macrophages, a type of white blood cell, exhibit an increased appetite for cancer cells when exposed to specific wavelengths of light. Macrophages are known for their role in the immune system, engulfing and destroying foreign substances, including cancer cells.
The study, led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego, demonstrates that light can be used to enhance the ability of macrophages to target and eliminate Cancer Immunotherapy cells. The team engineered macrophages to express a light-sensitive protein, which, when activated by light, caused the cells to release chemicals that attracted cancer cells and increased their phagocytic activity.
The researchers used mice with breast cancer to test the effectiveness of this approach. They found that when the light-activated macrophages were introduced into the tumor site and exposed to light, the cancer cells were significantly reduced in size and number compared to the control group.
This innovative approach could lead to new therapies for cancer treatment, allowing for more targeted and effective elimination of cancer cells. The researchers plan to continue their studies to further understand the mechanisms behind this process and to explore the potential applications of light-activated macrophages in other areas of medicine.
The team’s findings add to the growing body of evidence supporting the use of light in medicine, particularly in cancer treatment. This research represents an exciting step forward in the development of new and more effective therapies for cancer patients.
A recent study published in the journal Nature Communications shows that light-activated macrophages, engineered to express a light-sensitive protein, exhibit an increased ability to target and eliminate cancer cells when exposed to specific wavelengths of light. This new approach could lead to more targeted and effective cancer therapies.
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