In a groundbreaking study published in Cell on January 18, Chinese researchers have unveiled a novel cancer treatment that ingeniously disguises tumors as pig tissue, triggering the body’s immune system to mount a hyperacute rejection response against the cancer cells.
The treatment employs a genetically modified virus to alter the surface markers of tumor cells, making them appear as foreign pig tissue. This deception prompts the immune system—normally responsible for rejecting transplanted organs—to target and attack the modified cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. Early clinical trials have yielded promising results, with 90% of patients suffering from advanced, treatment-resistant cancers experiencing halted tumor growth or significant shrinkage. Notably, one cervical cancer patient was declared clinically cured following the therapy.
Led by Professor Zhao Yongxiang, director of the State Key Laboratory of Targeting Oncology at Guangxi Medical University, the research has rapidly gained traction on Chinese social media, drawing attention as a potential new direction in oncology. The innovative approach offers new hope for patients who have not benefited from conventional therapies, signaling a promising avenue for treatments that harness the body’s own immune defenses.
The breakthrough underscores the potential of precision immunotherapy, where the careful manipulation of tumor cells can convert them into targets for the immune system. If further trials confirm these early findings, this strategy could pave the way for more effective, less invasive treatments for a range of aggressive cancers, transforming the landscape of cancer care.
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A major financing agreement has been signed for the construction of the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway, a flagship cross-border infrastructure project expected to reshape transport connectivity across Central Asia.
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