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IU School of Medicine scientists discover ‘game-changer’ treatment for triple negative breast cancer
The new precision immunotherapy for triple negative breast cancer was developed from a mushroom toxin. Image courtesy of Xiongbin Lu
A team of Indiana University School of Medicine researchers has developed a novel antibody-drug conjugate for treating triple negative breast cancer.
The study, led by senior author Xiongbin Lu, Vera Bradley Foundation Professor of Breast Cancer Innovation at the IU School of Medicine, has been published in the prestigious interdisciplinary medical journal, Science Translational Medicine.
Triple negative breast cancer accounts for about 15 percent of all breast cancer cases. When a patient tests negative for estrogen receptors and progesterone receptors and has low levels of a protein called HER2, the patient is considered to have “triple negative” breast cancer. Patients with triple negative breast cancer typically have the poores
IU researchers identify how breast cancer cells evade immune attacks
Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified how breast cancer cells hide from immune cells to stay alive. The discovery could lead to better immunotherapy treatment for patients.
Xinna Zhang, PhD, and colleagues found that when breast cancer cells have an increased level of a protein called MAL2 on the cell surface, the cancer cells can evade immune attacks and continue to grow. The findings are published this month in
The Journal of Clinical Investigation and featured on the journal s cover.
The lead author of the study, Zhang is a member of the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and assistant professor of medical and molecular genetics at IU School of Medicine.
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INDIANAPOLIS Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified how breast cancer cells hide from immune cells to stay alive. The discovery could lead to better immunotherapy treatment for patients.
Xinna Zhang, PhD, and colleagues found that when breast cancer cells have an increased level of a protein called MAL2 on the cell surface, the cancer cells can evade immune attacks and continue to grow. The findings are published this month in
The Journal of Clinical Investigation and featured on the journal s cover.
The lead author of the study, Zhang is a member of the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and assistant professor of medical and molecular genetics at IU School of Medicine.
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Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Announces 2021 Classic Events Schedule
Vera Bradley, Inc.January 15, 2021 GMT
FORT WAYNE, Ind., Jan. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer (the “Foundation”) today announced its signature fundraiser, the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Classic (the “Classic”), will be held September 17 – September 20, 2021 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Among other events being planned, the Classic will include a 9-Hole Women’s Golf Tournament at Orchard Ridge Country Club and an 18-Hole Women’s Golf Tournament at Fort Wayne Country Club, both to be held on Monday, September 20. Interested participants, sponsors and volunteers can visit https://www.verabradley.org/events for event updates.
Verbatim: Vera Bradley announces golf event dates
The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer issued the following:
FORT WAYNE, Ind., Jan. 15, 2021 – The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer (the Foundation ) today announced its signature Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Classic (the “Classic) fundraiser will be held September 17 – September 20, 2021 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Among other events being planned, the Classic will include a 9-Hole Women s Golf Tournament at Orchard Ridge Country Club and an 18-Hole Women s Golf Tournament at Fort Wayne Country Club, both to be held on Monday, September 20. Interested participants, sponsors and volunteers can visit www.verabradley.org/events for event updates.