Cytotoxic T lymphocytes are the body's specialized "killer" cells, precisely eliminating infected or cancerous cells. Their ...

The colorful dots at the center are cytotoxic granules used to destroy infected or cancerous cells. Credit: F. Lemaitre @ ...

The body’s “killer” T cells don’t just attack—they strike with astonishing precision, forming a tiny, highly organized contact zone that lets them destroy dangerous cells without harming their ...

CD8 + cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) serve as central effectors in cancer immunotherapy by directly eliminating tumor cells. However, current clinical therapies face significant limitations. These ...

Cryo-expansion microscopy has enabled researchers to visualise the three-dimensional organisation of cytotoxic T lymphocytes destroying cancer cells in their near-native state, revealing nanoscale ...

A collaboration between UNIGE and CHUV-UNIL has made it possible to visualise the mechanisms of cytotoxic T cells in three ...

A collaboration between the University of Geneva and Lausanne University Hospital has shown in new detail how the body's defenses fight back against malignant cells. Those defenses involve T ...

Cancer immunotherapy has revolutionized treatment for many patients, but significant challenges remain in predicting who will respond to these life-saving treatments. A new comprehensive review ...

Study identifies citraconate as a metabolic regulator that reverses T cell exhaustion, suppresses lipid-driven toxicity and ...

Kidney damage is a serious complication affecting individuals with lupus, an autoimmune disease where immune B cells malfunction and produce antibodies that attack the body's own cells, tissues, and ...