Research Breakthrough Uses Nanotechnology to Target Cancer Tumors
November 27 , 2007 by Editor
CORVALLIS, Ore. – An Oregon State University-led research team has successfully used nanotechnology to deliver diagnostic imaging agents to cancerous tumors.
The specially designed "peptide" – or compound comprised of amino acids – attaches directly to cancer cells in animals by targeting the tumors' low pH levels.
Nanotechnology to Target Cancer Tumors