Engineered probiotic shows 43% tumor elimination in mice
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ScienceAlert reports that researchers have engineered an E. coli probiotic that wipes out 43% of colorectal tumors in mice. The engineered bacterium delivers chemotherapy directly inside the tumor, an immune stimulant, and a localized form of immune checkpoint blockade.
“The engineered E Coli packed a triple-whammy – chemotherapy produced directly inside the tumor, an immune stimulant, and a localized form of immune checkpoint blockade.”
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Two fascinating cancer breakthroughs are happening at same time. First, a engineered probiotic bacteria attack 43% of colorectal tumors in mice. This bacteria can produce chemotherapy inside tumors while also activating the immune system. In mice, this treatment completely
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Well the country that you hate also contributes over 50% of global funding to cancer research.
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