Scientists Unveil Breakthrough Method to Mass-Produce Cancer-Fighting Natural Killer Cells

From SciTechDaily

Chinese scientists have reported a new technique that makes it easier to genetically modify natural killer (NK) cells for use in cancer immunotherapy.

In the immune system, NK cells provide rapid, early protection against viruses and cancer, along with other important functions. That combination has made them a strong candidate for immunotherapy. One example is chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-NK therapy, where researchers equip an NK cell with a lab-built receptor (a CAR) so it can spot a specific antigen on a cancer cell and then attack.