Cellfies: On How Cells Communicate with the Immune System—and How Those Signals Can Reveal When Something’s Wrong - Colette Benko

Year
2026
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Summary

This research investigates how cells select which protein fragments, or peptides, to display to the immune system. Contrary to previous assumptions, peptide presentation appears highly curated rather than random. Understanding these selection rules could improve cancer immunotherapy, enhance antiviral treatments, and provide new insights into autoimmune diseases.