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The mechanical sensor PIEZO1 regulates the traction force that is critical for cytotoxic T cells to target tumour cells. This finding creates avenues for enhancing the efficacy of T cell-targeted immune therapies.
By coating manganese dioxide on the surface of fixed bacteria, we obtained mineralized bacteria with the ability to potently activate multiple immune signalling pathways. Immunotherapy with mineralized bacteria suppressed various types of cancer in multiple animal models, eliciting both immune memory and abscopal antitumour effects.
CRISPR–Cas12a was used to directly replace mouse antibody variable chain genes with human versions in primary B cells. The edited cells underwent affinity maturation in vivo, improving the potency of HIV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibodies without loss of bioavailability. Affinity maturation of edited cells also enables new vaccine models and adaptive B cell therapies.
Naturally perceived thermal sensations can be evoked as though originating from a prosthetic limb by taking advantage of sensory reinnervation of the residual limb after amputation.
