Tumors hide out from the immune system by mimicking lymph nodes

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Tumors hide out from the immune system by mimicking lymph nodes

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A new mechanism explaining how tumors escape the body's natural immune surveillance has recently been discovered. The study shows how tumors can create a tolerant microenviroment and avoid attack by the immune system by mimicking key features of lymph nodes. The discovery underscores the role of the lymphatic system in cancer and may open up new possibilities for cancer treatment.

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