"Novel Micromaterial Targets and Kills Cancer Cells with Nanoparticles"
Researchers have developed micromaterials made of proteins that can deliver nanoparticles to selectively attack and destroy specific cancer cells over an extended period of time. These micromaterials mimic natural secretory granules found in the endocrine system and have been proven effective in mouse models of colorectal cancer. The technology involves the coordination of ionic zinc with histidine-rich domain, and the released protein nanoparticles accumulate in tumor tissues, offering a new way to ensure high local drug levels and better clinical efficacy while minimizing undesired side effects.
