Nelson Lab, UIUC
@nelsonlab.bsky.social
We investigate how hormones and metabolic factors impact tumor progression. Our goal is to use this information to develop novel therapeutics for the treatment.
Tumors grew faster and were more resistant to immune checkpoint blockade in mice lacking macrophage-ABCA1. ABCA1 represents an exciting new target to improve immunotherapies!
January 13, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Tumors grew faster and were more resistant to immune checkpoint blockade in mice lacking macrophage-ABCA1. ABCA1 represents an exciting new target to improve immunotherapies!
ABCA1 ↑s macrophage infiltration into tumors, ↓s angiogenic potential, ↓s efferocytosis, and ↑s support of T cell expansion and cytotoxic activity.
January 13, 2026 at 11:39 AM
ABCA1 ↑s macrophage infiltration into tumors, ↓s angiogenic potential, ↓s efferocytosis, and ↑s support of T cell expansion and cytotoxic activity.
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CRAG Seminar - Mental Health and Cancer: Tools to Navigate the Unknown
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