Immune Cells that Prevent Metastatic Cancer Cells from Proliferating After Migration
It is crucial to understand how metastasis, the spread of cancer cells, can be prevented to improve cancer treatment outcomes. Researchers have identified a population of immune cells that play a key role in preventing migrated metastatic cells from establishing secondary tumors. These immune cells, known as alveolar macrophages, keep disseminated cancer cells in a dormant state, inhibiting their proliferation and metastatic potential. By targeting these immune cells, new anti-metastatic therapies could be developed to combat cancer progression. Read more about this groundbreaking research here.
