‘Drug factory’ implants eliminate mesothelioma tumors in mice

Photo caption: “Drug factory” implants of alginate beads loaded with engineered cells eradicated mesothelioma tumors in mice. Photo credit: Jeff Fitlow / Rice University. National Science Foundation – October 19, 2022.

Study highlights potential treatment for aggressive lung cancer

Researchers at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine have shown they can eradicate advanced-stage mesothelioma tumors in mice in just a few days with a treatment combining Rice’s cytokine “drug factory” implants and a checkpoint inhibitor drug. Mesothelioma refers to any cancer that occurs in the tissue linings […]

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