What are the characteristics of a cancer cell that are recognized by the immune system? Knowledge of the potential target structures for the immune cells is a basic prerequisite for the development of personalized cancer immunotherapies. Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the NCT Heidelberg are publishing a highly sensitive method based on mass spectroscopy to identify such tumor-specific “neoepitopes”. The analytical method is designed to detect these low-abundance protein fragments and requires minimal amounts of sample material.
Elevated blood pressure and arterial stiffness linked to poorer cognitive function in adolescents
Adolescents with elevated blood pressure and arterial stiffness may experience poorer cognitive functions, according to a recent Finnish study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä
June 5, 2024