
#1901Genetics & Molecular BiologyFront Page20 March 2026
A Hidden Sugar Coating Is Thwarting Tumor Immunotherapy
Researchers have discovered that an enzyme called B4GALT1 coats T-cells in complex sugars, physically preventing them from attacking cancer. Disabling this enzyme allows the immune cells to properly engage their targets, offering a promising new pathway for future treatments.
By Hong, Si, Liu, Mai, Zhang