Scientist Studies How to Turn Cancer Drugs Into Their Own Delivery Systems

You are subscribed to News - All NSF News for National Science Foundation Update. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Scientist Studies How to Turn Cancer Drugs Into Their Own Delivery Systems 04/05/2013 12:39 AM EDT In recent years, many popular cancer treatments have been using nano, that is, tiny particles of polymers or carbon-based materials to transport chemotherapy drugs to tumors in a way that specifically targets cancer cells, while sparing normal cells. But this approach has several problems. Among other things, it is difficult to control the amount of drug loaded into the carrier, and, in fact, all too often there is much more "carrier" material than drug. As a result, ... More at http://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=127536&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item.   This e-mail update was generated automatically based on your subscription to the category listed above. Some updates may belong to more than one category, resulting in duplicate messages.   Subscriber Services: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help  |  Contact NSF   Follow NSF:  This email was sent to filter@clubhouseb.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111