Lymphocyte expansion molecule (LEXM) is a protein discovered in 2015, found to be involved in immune responses (in mice) to some cancers and viruses.[1][2] The protein was initially found to be responsible for an increased production of T cells in mice. The original paper has since been retracted upon recommendation of Imperial College's investigators due to concerns about duplication of data.[3] The protein may be relevant to humans and could be a target for drug discovery.[4][5]

Scientists at Imperial College are developing a gene therapy based on this protein.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Knapton, Sarah (16 April 2015). "Scientists find key to 'turbo-charging' immune system to kill all cancers". telegraph.co.uk. The Telegraph. Retrieved 8 September 2017.
  2. ↑ Okoye at al. (April 2015). "The protein LEM promotes CD8+ T cell immunity through effects on mitochondrial respiration". Science. 348 (6238): 995–1001. doi:10.1126/science.aaa7516. hdl:10044/1/34339. PMID 25883318.
  3. ↑ Retraction. 2016
  4. ↑ Previously Unknown Protein Boosts Immunity to Cancer and Viruses. 2015
  5. ↑ 'Game-changing' new way to fight cancer discovered


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