Russian scientists create nanoparticles to destroy cancer cells

Russian scientists create nanoparticles to destroy cancer cells

Scientists continue to seek a treatment for oncology. This time, they began to develop nanoparticles that could destroy cancer cells without damaging the body. The project belongs to the Moscow Aviation Institute (MAI).

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It is stated that experts approach the problem for the first time in a comprehensive way. TASS is to form the basis of new generation antitumor drugs with a point effect and minimal side effects.

Project Manager Lyubov Bonderenko said that scientists synthesized 36 options for nanoparticles and reinforce the types and additives of the carriers. They then performed a series of tests and produced the most effective composition that was currently subjected to animal tests. This will determine how long the particles are preserved in the body, where they accumulate, whether they are harmful to healthy organs, and what effects they have on the tumor tissue. If all studies are successful, people will take a drug from chemotherapy to gentle features and less traumatic.

The drug acts on the basis of ferroptosis: the death of a tumor cell when interacting with toxic molecules caused by the cell attack with iron ions. And combines two approaches: minimizing the effect of cancer cells on the healthy and the formation of toxic compounds that lead to the death of tumor cells.

Meanwhile, the center of Gamaley Alexander Ginzburg managed to create the first Russian vaccine from Melanom, one of the most dangerous forms of oncology. Patients will take the drug in the near future. According to Ginzburg, other countries are already interested in vaccine.

Source: People Talk

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