Lymphoma

Reports Outline Lymphoma Study Findings from Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

Published in Gene Therapy Weekly, February 23rd, 2012

2012 FEB 23 -- According to the authors of a study from Haifa, Israel, "Fas ligand (CD95L/APO-1) is considered as a potent anti-tumor agent due to its mediated cell death properties. We have designed a polymeric microencapsulation system, which encapsulates soluble FasL secreting cells."

"The encapsulated cells continuously release soluble FasL (sFasL) at the tumor site, while the device protects the encapsulated cells from the host immune system. The potential and efficacy of this system are demonstrated in vitro and in vivo for tumor inhibition. Polymeric microcapsules composed of Alginate Poly-l-lysine were optimized to encapsulate L5 secreting sFasL...

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Source: Gene Therapy Weekly (2012-02-23)

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