Can Streptococcus Pyogenes be Used Therapeutically Against Cancer?
Interestingly, S. pyogenes has been explored for its potential use in cancer immunotherapy. The bacterium produces a variety of superantigens that can activate the immune system. Some studies have investigated the use of these superantigens to stimulate an anti-tumor immune response. For example, research has looked into genetically modifying S. pyogenes to produce targeted toxins that could selectively kill cancer cells.
