fat in the tumours (IMAGE)

The University of Hong Kong

fat in the tumours

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The HKUMed research team discovered that fat in the tumours can reprogramme immune cells, producing a tumour-supporting factor that helps tumour cells evade immune attack, thereby fostering resistance to immunotherapies.

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The University of Hong Kong

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