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Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders

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Reprogrammed NK immune cells target cancer and autoimmune disorders

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MIT engineers developed lipid nanoparticles that deliver mRNA to program natural killer (NK) cells inside the body. These CAR NK cells could be used to treat T cell cancers or autoimmune disorders caused by autoreactive T cells.

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in a humanized mouse model

Gotta start somewhere. I hope it proves to be safe effective in humans.

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