Newly Discovered Target May Re-Energize Exhausted Immune Cells in the Fight Against Cancer

Newly discovered target may re-energize exhausted immune cells in the fight against cancer

Van Andel Institute scientists and collaborators have discovered a potential treatment target that may re-energize dysfunctional or "exhausted" immune cells in their fight against cancer.

Releasing a molecular 'brake' may help immune cells better fight cancer

Van Andel Institute scientists and collaborators have discovered a potential treatment target that may re-energize dysfunctional or "exhausted" immune cells in their fight against cancer.

The time I said I couldn’t help

The other day a friend asked me whether I could give him something to boost his immune system and I said no. I wish I did have a one-size-fits-all remedy that would help but it’s never that simple. This friend was recovering from a virus and was still feeling a bit run down weeks later. For some reason his body was taking longer than normal to recover. It was just a passing conversation, so we didn’t go deeper but it got me thinking. Digging dee…

Releasing a Molecular ‘Brake’ May Help Immune Cells Better Fight Cancer

Van Andel Institute scientists and collaborators have discovered a potential treatment target that may re-energize dysfunctional or “exhausted” immune cells in their fight against cancer.

Releasing a molecular ‘brake’ may help immune cells better fight cancer – Van Andel Institute

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 27, 2025) — Van Andel Institute scientists and collaborators have discovered a potential treatment target that may re-energize dysfunctional or “exhausted” immune cells in their fight against cancer. […] Van Andel Institute - Van Andel Institute transforms human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and cutting-edge science education.