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How mice with humanised immune systems are advancing cell-based immunotherapy

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Immunotherapies have become more popular due to their ability to trigger and train the patient’s immune system to recognise and attack tumour cells, provide strong immune responses, and reduce the severity of adverse side effects generally associated with chemotherapies. Jespersen et al.

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The evolution of assays for immuno-oncology research

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Cancer is a complex heterogenous multistep disease characterised by uncontrolled cell proliferation combined with a dysregulated immune response. A healthy immune system is naturally primed to eliminate malignant and abnormal cells through a synchronised and dynamic interplay between adaptive and innate immunity.

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Using bispecific antibodies to advance cancer immunotherapy

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In 2019, there were 57 bsAb candidates in clinical trials, against both haematological and solid tumours. The BiTE platform is an innovative technology designed to engage the immune system against numerous stages and types of cancers. Engagement of immune cells to the tumour cell.