Cancer-killing virus becomes more effective when shielded by bacteria

Cancer-killing virus becomes more effective when shielded by bacteria

Virus-based treatments are already approved to treat several types of cancer, and combining them with bacteria could make them even more effective

Bacteria Enhance the Effectiveness of Cancer-Killing Viruses

Herpes Virus Assists in Treating Severe Skin Cancer Science Photo Library/Alamy The virus exhibits significant promise in treating various cancer types, yet immune responses limit its use primarily to tumors located near the skin’s surface. Current research demonstrates that employing genetically modified bacteria to envelop these viruses may mitigate this issue, effectively slowing the advancement [...] The post Bacteria Enhance the Effectivene…