Chinese scientists turn tumours into ‘pork’ in radical cancer treatment
Chinese researchers have successfully engineered tumors to mimic pork tissue, triggering a powerful immune response that effectively targets and destroys cancer cells. This innovative approach repurposes the body's natural rejection mechanism, typically associated with organ transplants, to fight cancer with remarkable precision, leaving healthy cells unharmed.
The study, published in Cell, involved using a genetically modified virus to "disguise" cancer cells as foreign pig tissue. Early clinical trials have shown promising results, with 90% of patients with advanced, treatment-resistant cancers experiencing halted tumor growth or shrinkage. One cervical cancer patient was even declared clinically cured, showcasing the potential of this "tumor-to-pork" strategy as a breakthrough in cancer therapy, especially for cases where conventional treatments have proven ineffective. The research was led by Professor Zhao Yongxiang from Guangxi Medical University.
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Chinese researchers have successfully engineered tumors to mimic pork tissue, triggering a powerful immune response that effectively targets and destroys cancer cells. This innovative approach repurposes the body's natural rejection mechanism, typically associated with organ transplants, to fight cancer with remarkable precision, leaving healthy cells unharmed.
The study, published in Cell, involved using a genetically modified virus to "disguise" cancer cells as foreign pig tissue. Early clinical trials have shown promising results, with 90% of patients with advanced, treatment-resistant cancers experiencing halted tumor growth or shrinkage. One cervical cancer patient was even declared clinically cured, showcasing the potential of this "tumor-to-pork" strategy as a breakthrough in cancer therapy, especially for cases where conventional treatments have proven ineffective. The research was led by Professor Zhao Yongxiang from Guangxi Medical University.
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