mRNA “Vaccine” for Melanoma
October 10, 2023 | Terry Sharrer
From researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine (NYC): “The treatment is called CATCH, which uses nanoparticles to deliver mRNA to dendritic cells. This is similar technology to the COVID-19 vaccine, which ensures dendritic cells are activated to fight off invading pathogens by generating an immune reaction. Researchers found that by giving mice this treatment, the environment around the tumor completely shifted, and the cells in the surrounding area were able to target the tumor. The mice were also rechallenged with the tumor and found to have active immunity. Therefore, the therapy not only eradicated the initial tumor but prevented more tumors from arising, indicating a long-lasting immune effect.” MORE
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