Scientists at the University of Iowa have developed biocompatible materials that could improve cancer treatment, inspired by latte foam. The research was published in the journal advanced science.
The development is in the form of acceptor materials (GeM), which can be in the form of foams, solids or hydrogels. Their shape is ideal for transferring high concentrations of various therapeutic gases directly to tissues. The scientists created the ingredients using a device similar to a coffee frother and used food ingredients as ingredients.
The scientists used GeM to deliver oxygen directly to mice with prostate cancer and a type of sarcoma. This increased the effectiveness of standard treatment – chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
“We’ve known for a long time that if you increase the amount of oxygen in a tumor, you can make it more sensitive to radiation, certain types of chemotherapy, and possibly immunotherapy. The challenge, however, was how to deliver an effective dose of oxygen in a safe and controlled manner,” he said.
Source: Gazeta
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