Melanoma cells (green) are shown in co-culture with the patient’s own immune cells (IMAGE)

Tel-Aviv University

Melanoma cells (green) are shown in co-culture with the patient’s own immune cells

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Immune cells: Red cells are CD8 lymphocytes “killer” T cells and blue cells are CD4 lymphocytes “helper” T cells. The melanoma releases vesicles (small green dots) that stick to CD8 cells, blocking their ability to attack the cancer.

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Tel Aviv University.

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