Trinity College scientists discover molecule hindering how cells kill cancer

Researchers used a drug named E6130 to redirect NK cells to the tumour. Photo: Getty

Eilish O'Regan

Irish scientists have discovered a new approach to overcoming problems linked to the treatment of obese patients with oesophageal cancer.

The team at Trinity College Dublin, funded by Breakthrough Cancer Research, discovered a way of making immunotherapy treatment more effective for these patients.