Researchers have identified an allergy pathway that, when blocked, unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). And in an early parallel study in humans, combining immunotherapy with dupilumab — an Interleukin-4 (IL-4) receptor-blocking antibody widely used for treating allergies and asthma — boosted patients’ immune systems, with one out of the six experiencing significant tumor reduction.
A type of allergy medicine might help treat lung cancer
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