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Cancer Gene Therapy
Researchers from University of Melbourne, Department of Orthopaedics discuss findings in cancer gene therapy
January 27th, 2009
New investigation results, 'Cancer, chitosan nanoparticles and catalytic nucleic acids,' are detailed in a study published in The Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. "The aim of this review was to examine gene therapy involving DNAzyme and siRNA encapsulation into chitosan nanoparticles, discussing the current and future status of this drug delivery system in enhancing drug delivery and cancer therapy. KEY FINDINGS: Cancer is a disease state in which the cells in our body undergo mutations at the genetic level and are transformed, acquiring the ability to replicate limitlessly," investigators in Fitzroy, Australia report. "Conventional cancer treatment involves...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-01-27)
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