Israeli Researchers Use Bacterial Toxin to Induce Cancer Cell Suicide
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Phys.org
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have successfully encoded a bacterial toxin into mRNA molecules and delivered them directly to cancer cells, causing the cells to produce the toxin and ultimately leading to their death. The study achieved a success rate of 50% in killing cancer cells. By using lipid nanoparticles coated with antibodies, the researchers ensured that the instructions for producing the toxin reached the target cancer cells. This approach offers a selective and potentially more effective treatment for cancer, as it avoids harming healthy cells and may prevent the development of resistance.
