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Pregnancy recruits killer T cells that may guard breasts against cancer for years
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Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
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Australian researchers have discovered that pregnancy triggers the recruitment of killer T cells to breast tissue, which may provide long-term protection against cancer. These cells can remain in the tissue for years, potentially patrolling for abnormal cells.
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This breakthrough could lead to new preventative therapies that mimic this natural immune response for women who have not been pregnant.
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