A powerful sight: Watch as T-cells, the white blood cells of our immune system, attack and destroy a cancer cell. This animation illustrates the intricate process of the T-cells releasing cytotoxic proteins to attack the cancerous cell. The immune system is truly a wonder of nature, and these T-cells play a critical role in protecting us from disease. Credit: Design Cells / Science Photo Library https://sciencephoto.com/media/1183266 #cancer #immunology #Tcells #cellularbiology #animation #medic

T-cells are a type of white blood cell that play a central role in the immune system’s response to cancer. They can recognize and eliminate cancer cells by detecting abnormal proteins (antigens) on the surface of these cells. Once a T-cell identifies a cancer cell, it becomes activated and releases toxic substances like perforin and granzymes to kill the target. Additionally, some T-cells, such as cytotoxic CD8 T-cells, are especially effective in directly attacking tumors. Cancer immunotherapie

1.2K views · 28 reactions | CAR T-cell therapy is a game changer in the treatment of certain types of blood cancers, particularly when other treatments have not been successful or the cancer has relapsed. Dr. Emily Liang explains how this therapy modifies a patient’s own immune cells to better recognize and attack cancer cells. #bloodcancerawarenessmonth #immunotherapy | Fred Hutch | Facebook