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Gamma delta T cells offer new way to attack small cell lung cancer

Researchers at Australia's WEHI found that gamma delta T cells can detect and kill small cell lung cancer, which normally hides from the immune system. Existing drugs tarlatamab and zoledronate boosted this response in lab models.

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Gamma delta T cells offer new way to attack small cell lung cancer

Five-year survival for small cell lung cancer is under 7%
Gamma delta T cells were found in samples from all 12 patients
Tarlatamab and zoledronate boosted cancer cell killing in cultures
The study was published in Cancer Cell

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