This Common Amino Acid May Help the Body Fight Cancer and Viruses
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This Common Amino Acid May Help the Body Fight Cancer and Viruses
A shortage of one common nutrient could help cancer cells and viruses hide from the immune system. Researchers at Rockefeller University found that a shortage of arginine, an amino acid obtained from food and produced by the body, can interrupt the cellular machinery needed to make MHC-I proteins. These proteins act as a surveillance system, [...]
Study: Arginine Supplement May Strengthen Immune Response to Cancer and Viral Infections
A study published Aug. 3 in the journal Cell reports that arginine, an amino acid found in protein-rich foods and produced by the body, may help the immune system recognize and respond to cancer and viral infections. The research, led by scientists at Rockefeller University’s Elizabeth and Vincent Meyer Laboratory of Systems Cancer Biology, found […]
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Researchers at Rockefeller University have identified that a deficiency in arginine, an essential amino acid, compromises the production of MHC-I proteins, which are fundamental for detecting cancerous and virus-infected cells. The study, published in the journal Cell, suggests that increasing the intake of this nutrient may improve the immune response. Rockefeller University research on arginine: The study, conducted by a team led by Sohail Tav…
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