Engineered CAR-NK Cells Show Enhanced Cancer Killing and Immune Evasion

Engineered CAR-NK cells show enhanced cancer killing and immune evasion

One of the newest weapons that scientists have developed against cancer is a type of engineered immune cell known as CAR-NK (natural killer) cells. Similar to CAR-T cells, these cells can be programmed to attack cancer cells.

MIT and Harvard Build “Invisible” Immune Cells That Obliterate Cancer

MIT and Harvard scientists have created engineered CAR-NK cells that can hide from the immune system and more effectively destroy cancer. The cells are designed to suppress immune-rejection signals and enhance tumor-killing power. Tested in humanized mice, they wiped out cancer while avoiding dangerous immune reactions. A Major Breakthrough in Immune Engineering Scientists have recently [...]

Engineered CAR-NK cells could evade immune rejection and target cancer more effectively

One of the newest weapons that scientists have developed against cancer is a type of engineered immune cell known as CAR-NK (natural killer) cells. Similar to CAR-T cells, these cells can be programmed to attack cancer cells.

Harnessing Engineered “Natural Killer” Cells to Combat Cancer

In a significant leap forward for cancer immunotherapy, researchers at MIT and Harvard Medical School have unveiled an innovative method to genetically engineer chimeric antigen receptor natural killer (CAR-NK) cells that exhibit enhanced anti-tumor efficacy while evading immune rejection. This breakthrough addresses a persistent challenge in cellular immunotherapy: the host immune system’s propensity to recognize […]