USC study identifies innate immune system protein as potential target for CRC immunotherapy

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Researchers from the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center found evidence that simultaneously targeting the innate and adaptive immune systems holds promise for treating aggressive colon cancer cases. The study has found evidence that targeting CD47, a protein that is part of the innate immune system, could be a key step in fighting colorectal cancer.

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