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High levels of ammonia in colon tumors inhibits T cell growth and response to immunotherapy

High levels of ammonia in tumors leads to fewer T cells and immunotherapy resistance in mouse models of colorectal cancer, new findings from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center revealed.
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High ammonia levels lead to fewer T cells and immunotherapy resistance in colorectal cancer

High levels of ammonia in tumors lead to fewer T cells and immunotherapy resistance in mouse models of colorectal cancer, new findings from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center revealed.
Hackaday

Integrated Micro Lab Keeps Track Of Ammonia In The Blood

We’ve all got our health-related crosses to bear, and even if you’re currently healthy, it’s only a matter of time before entropy catches up to you. For [Markus Bindhammer], it caught up to him in a ...
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NUCDF and Zevra Therapeutics Launch Check Ammonia Campaign to Highlight Critical Importance of Prompt, Accurate Blood Ammonia Testing for Diagnosing Urea Cycle Disorders

PASADENA, Calif. and CELEBRATION, Fla., Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation (NUCDF) and Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGS: ZVRA) are teaming up to launch an ...
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Existing drug could prevent liver damage caused by ammonia build-up

High levels of ammonia kill liver cells by damaging the mitochondria that power the cells. But this can be prevented using an existing drug due to start clinical trials, finds a new study in mice led ...