Low oxygen levels in tumors could enhance some of the body’s immune responses against cancer

Low oxygen levels in tumors could enhance some of the body’s immune responses against cancer

In the complex landscape of cancer, tumors create their own microenvironment, often marked by low oxygen levels, a condition known as hypoxia. Hypoxia arises as tumors grow rapidly, outpacing their blood supply due to the lack of an efficient vascular system within the tumor. This oxygen-starved environment forces cancer cells and surrounding tissues to adapt in ways that typically promote tumor survival and growth.

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