High Blood Sugar Shields Cancer Cells | Science News

High blood sugar may be secretly helping cancer cells evade immune detection by thickening a sugar-rich disguise called the glycocalyx. New research reveals that in high-glucose tumor-like environments, a protein named HSF1 triggers this protective coating, making cancer cells harder to spot and destroy. This discovery could unlock new therapies targeting HSF1 to strip away the shield and boost immunotherapy effectiveness—especially relevant as diabetes and high blood sugar rates rise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/98144e0f7fd24771