A groundbreaking new approach has been developed by researchers at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering to enhance the ability of CAR-T cells to fight solid tumors, potentially changing the landscape of cancer treatment.
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The new technology, called SHIFTERS, utilizes focused ultrasound to temporarily create a marker on tumor cells, allowing CAR-T cells to recognize and attack them. This innovative method has already demonstrated promising results in both laboratory and animal models, offering new hope for more effective cancer treatments, especially for solid tumors.
