Publications by authors named "Kim J Rans"
Article Synopsis
- Ionizing radiation and oncolytic viruses, like the vaccinia virus (VACV), both aim to trigger an immune response to fight cancer, and this study investigates their combined effects.
- The combination of image-guided ionizing radiation (IG-IR) and VACV showed some effectiveness in killing cancer cells but delayed use of VACV after IG-IR improved results, suggesting timing is crucial.
- The presence of VACV after IG-IR altered the immune environment, inhibiting the anti-tumor immune response possibly due to VACV's immunosuppressive properties, indicating careful timing and further research are needed for effective treatment strategies.
