Tested gold nanoparticles to fight cancer

A team of scientists from the University of Cambridge, UK, developed an innovative technology that serves to destroy malignant tumors using gold. 

British scientists were able to create through nanoengineering an alloy of gold and cisplatin drug, which is widely used for the treatment of cancer patients, reports Itar-Tass. 

According to actualidad.rt.com web site, this composite to the area affected by the cancer and then sends the corresponding tissues undergo a weak radiation. 

As a result, gold exhales an electron shield DNA destroying malignant cells, after which comes in cisplatin destroy affected cells. 



"We were able to completely remove the cancer in vitro and prevent re-formed," said one of the directors of the study, Professor Mark Welland. 

"Gold is a very important element, as it is neutral to the human body while easily subjected to an impact at nano level," he said. 

The process was as effective as 20 days, cell culture showed no evidence of any revival, suggesting that the tumor cells were destroyed. 

Although work is needed before this technology can be used to treat people with glioblastoma, the results provide a promising basis for future therapies. 

Importantly, the research was carried out in cell lines derived directly from glioblastoma patients, allowing the team to test the approach in drug resistant tumors.
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