Certain high fat diets enhance cancer immunotherapy in mice
Researchers discovered that diets usually considered fattening can improve the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy treatments in mice by interacting with gut bacteria.
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Scientists discovered that certain diets associated with obesity can make cancer immunotherapy more effective in mice, ScienceDaily reported on Monday. The finding challenges traditional assumptions regarding the relationship between diet and cancer treatments. [1]
According to ScienceDaily, the research indicates that the success of cancer treatment may depend on how food interacts with gut bacteria to strengthen the immune response. In mouse trials, diets typically viewed as unhealthy or fattening unexpectedly improved responses to a common form of cancer immunotherapy. [1]
The role of gut microflora in cancer progression has been a major focus of recent study. As HEROIC BREAKING NEWS reported earlier, scientists at Johns Hopkins previously identified how a toxin produced by the common gut bacterium Bacteroides fragilis attaches to intestinal cells, driving chronic inflammation and colon tumors. [3]
In short
- Certain diets associated with obesity improved cancer immunotherapy responses in mice.
- Researchers suggest the mechanism relies on food interacting with gut bacteria to boost the immune system.
- The discovery challenges traditional assumptions about how diet affects cancer treatment.
Sources
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- [1]Scientists discover that some “unhealthy” diets can boost cancer immunotherapy in miceScienceDaily, 4h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]List of common misconceptions about science, technology, and mathematics on Wikipedia
- [3]Johns Hopkins researchers discover how gut bacterium drives colon cancer HEROIC BREAKING NEWS, 2d ago
- [4]Soy derivative protects mouse brains from high salt intake damage HEROIC BREAKING NEWS, 15d ago
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