Spermidine to the Rescue?

Spermidine, a polyamine compound found in ribosomes and living tissues and originally isolated from semen, can enhance cancer immunotherapy blocking the PD-1 pathway by reversing aging effects in killer T-cells.

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Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new CCII Research Building

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on 9th May 2022 for the Bristol Myers Squibb Building, the new home for CCII, to be constructed in the south-eastern part of the medical school campus.

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EMBO Podcast with Professor Honjo

In a new EMBO podcast, Thiago Carvalho talks to Tasuku Honjo about the journey from cell death to cancer immunotherapy. 

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Immunology as the Ultimate System Biology

A new paper published in Nature demonstrates a surprising role for the neurotransmitter GABA in orchestrating complex interactions between various immune cells.

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Start of Luncheon Seminars with Professor Honjo

In a new series release in Japanese on YouTube called “Luncheon Seminars with Professor Honjo” Prof. Honjo talks about the past and present of cancer immune therapy.

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