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New immunotherapy research in Florida shows promise against brain tumors, sepsis
New immunotherapy research in Florida shows promise against brain tumors, sepsis
Researchers in Florida are using immunotherapy against two of the toughest medical problems: glioblastoma brain tumors and infections from sepsis and septic shock. Both conditions are deadly and fast-moving. New updates:
- This week, University of Florida Health researchers announced they have found a way to target a molecule that lets glioblastoma cancer tumors grow, migrate and evade the body’s immune system. The immunotherapy treatment shows effectiveness against deadly brain tumor during early tests. Full story here.
- UF researchers are also in the news this week because they are part of a nationwide clinical trial to evaluate whether an anti-cancer medication can be effective against sepsis. Sepsis blunts the immune system in ways similar to some kinds of cancer through the protein PD-1. Nivolumab, an immunotherapy drug approved by the FDA for certain types of lung cancer, blocks PD-1. The clinical trial seeks to determine whether blocking PD-1 can also boost the immune system in patients with severe sepsis or septic shock. Full story here.
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