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Researchers have discovered that a single microRNA, called let-7, controls T-cells' ability to recognize and remember tumor cells. This finding could lead to improved cancer therapies and the development of new immunotherapies.
A team of researchers has shown that a single, small strand of microRNA, or miRNA, known as let-7, governs the ability of T-cells to recognize and remember tumor cells. This cellular memory is the basis for how vaccines work. Boosting cellular memory to recognize tumors could help improve cancer therapies. The research suggests a new strategy for the next generation of cancer-fighting immunotherapies.