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Decoy nanoparticles show success in cell cultures as COVID-19 therapy
Researchers have developed 'nanosponges' cloaked in lung cell membranes and macrophage membranes which they found could attract and neutralise COVID-19 in cell cultures.
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Multidrug nanoparticles developed for treatment of COVID-19 inflammation
Multidrug nanoparticles for the targeted delivery of drugs could be used to combat inflammation in COVID-19 patients, say researchers.
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Nanoparticles used to kill endometriosis lesions in animal models
Using dye-loaded nanoparticles which can heat up with near-infrared light, researchers have been able to image and treat endometriosis in animal models.
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Nanoparticles could be an alternative to antibody immunotherapies
A study has shown that inexpensive nanoparticles can effectively inhibit PD-L1 in cancer cells in the lab and work as well as antibodies, providing a potential alternative immunotherapy.
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Cancer cells killed in mice using copper-based nanomaterials
Copper oxide nanoparticles have successfully killed tumour cells in mice and when combined with immunotherapy, could work as a vaccine for cancer.
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Scientists develop a new way to fight late-stage sepsis
Scientists have used nanotechnology to transform healthy immune cells into a drug with enhanced power to kill bacteria to help the immune system fight sepsis.
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Antibodies could be used as nanotechnology builders
Endogenous human antibodies can be used to build and dismantle 2D and 3D DNA nanostructures, finds new research.
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Researchers develop directed evolution technique
New method for directed evolution could improve gene therapies and generic drug development.
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New nanomachines developed to deliver cancer drugs to hard-to-reach areas
In a recent study in mice, researchers have found a way to deliver specific drugs to parts of the body that are exceptionally difficult to access.
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Magnetically controlled thrombolytic passed preclinical trials
ITMO University scientists have used nanoparticles and magnetic waves to localise drug delivery in animal models, resulting in no side effects...
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Nanotherapy offers hope in treating drug-resistant renal cell carcinoma
A research team has developed a nano-platform technology that works in combination with existing chemotherapeutic drugs that may reverse drug-resistance in renal cell carcinoma...
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CRISPR-Gold used to reduce repetitive behaviours in FXS
Gold nanoparticles carried Cas9 enzyme into brain, editing receptor and lessening burying behaviour...
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Extracellular vesicles could be personalised drug delivery vehicles
Researchers developed an approach and platform to create large amounts of fillable and targeted nanovesicles to deliver drugs to tumours in mice...
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Adaptive Designs in Clinical Trials 2018
In its 10th year, the Adaptive Designs in Clinical Trials conference returns to central London in April 2018...
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The highlights to look forward to at SMi Groups Controlled Release Delivery Conference in March 2018
Our agenda is packed with keynote addresses, expert speakers, informative content and senior figures from within the industry…read on to find out more…
