Fat Droplet Nanoparticle Delivers Tumor Suppressor Gene To Tumor And Metastatic Cells
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 09:14
in Biology & Nature
The first systemic, nonviral, tumor-targeted, nanoparticle method designed to restore normal gene function to tumor cells while completely bypassing normal tissue has been developed. The nanoparticle is able to locate primary and hidden metastatic tumor cells and deliver its payload: a fully functioning copy of the P53 tumor suppressor gene.