Cytotoxic T cells attacking a cancer cell (IMAGE)

Tufts University

Cytotoxic T cells attacking a cancer cell

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The cancer vaccine targets the lymph system and enhances its ability to recruit T cells to eliminate tumors. Here, three T cells (blue) are shown attacking and breaking apart a cancer cell. Image: Yu Zhao

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Yu Zhao

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May be used in association with stories reporting on research by Qiaobing Xu, Tufts University

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