Nanodumbbells target cancer cells
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Hayley Birch, RSC
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Copyright 2009, RSC
The platin-Au-Fe3O4-Herceptin nanoparticles act as target-specific nanocarriers for delivery of platin into Her2-positive breast cancer cells © Journal of the American Chemical Society
US scientists have designed nanoparticles that function like 'guided missiles' in the targeted destruction of breast cancer cells. The approach could reduce side effects associated with anti-cancer drugs and has the potential to be adapted for different types of cancer, as well as a wide range of other diseases.
More: http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2009/March/16030901.asp
