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Improvement of cancer-targeting therapy, using nanocarriers for intractable solid tumors by inhibition of TGF-beta signaling
March 13th, 2008
Administering a small amount of a potent but potentially toxic anticancer agent along with nanoparticles loaded with a second anticancer agent produced a dramatic inhibition of tumor growth in normally intractable cancers. These findings suggest a new approach to treating malignancies such as pancreatic cancer and diffuse gastric cancer. Read more
Targeted nanoparticles image early tumors
March 12th, 2008
A well-established fact in cancer therapy is that early tumor detection improves the odds that a patient will survive the disease. Now, using nanoparticles targeted to the tiny blood vessels that surround even the smallest tumors, researchers at the Siteman Center for Cancer Nanotechnology Excellence (CCNE) have developed a radioactive... Read more
Magnetic nanocrystals used to carry tumor-killing drugs
March 12th, 2008
Imagine using a focused magnetic field to concentrate anticancer drugs in and around tumors, and then turning off the magnetic field so that the drugs then leave the body. Read more
Ultrafine hydrogel nanoparticles: synthetic approach and therapeutic application in living cells
March 12th, 2008
Ultrafine nanoparticles made of a lacy web of polymer and tiny pockets of water may prove to be an ideal vehicle for delivering light-activated drugs to tumors. Read more
Drug delivery system that consists of nanocrystals of a hydrophobic drug
March 11th, 2008
The problem of efficiently delivering drugs, especially those that are hydrophobic or water-repellant, to tumors or other disease sites has long challenged scientists to develop innovative delivery systems that keep these drugs intact until reaching their targets. Read more
When it comes to antioxidants, orange could be the new red!
March 11th, 2008
Scientists say a special variety of orange tomatoes may be healthier than the usual bright red ones. Read more
Scientists test 'secret weapon' against tumours
March 10th, 2008
Cancer Research UK scientists in Glasgow have devised a new method of attacking cancer cells. They report the findings in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Read more
Nanotechnology reveals hidden fingerprints
March 10th, 2008
Hidden fingerprints can be now be revealed quickly and reliably thanks to two developments in nanotechnology. Read more
Tiny injected gel particles to help chronic lower back pain
March 9th, 2008
Scientists at The University of Manchester believe injections of tiny sponge-like particles could provide an alternative to major surgery in the treatment of chronic lower back pain. Read more
Xenotransplantation - what are the barriers?
March 9th, 2008
Given the huge shortage of donor organs, researchers have been trying to find ways to transplant animal organs across different species (known as "xenotransplantation"), with the eventual aim of transplanting animal organs into humans. Read more
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Chinese food therapy is a practice of healing using natural foods instead of medications.