South Korean scientists from the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have developed a technology to selectively destroy cancer tumors using nano-sized protein particles. The study was published in the scientific journal magazine Nano Today.
Biologists called their discovery “nanodrone.” The particles are made of special proteins called AaLS. They activate killer (NK) cells present in the body, which suppress the growth of cancerous tumors and also target their neoplasms. As a result, the development of cancer in tissues slows down significantly without visible side effects.
Scientists tested these developments on mice and recorded their effectiveness.
“This work opens new possibilities for immune therapies that use nanodrones to deliver NK cells, overcoming challenges such as NK cell trafficking and survival. Personalized treatments that selectively target different types of cancer through further research, including stimulation of cancer-specific immune cells.” We aim to provide new opportunities for the future,” said lead author Professor Kang Seben.
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