Nanotechnology may be used in targeting tumors, Brown study finds

Nanotechnology may be used in targeting tumors, Brown study finds

In a recent study about enhancing the precision of a therapeutic drug to target tumors, the Desai Lab -led by principal investigator and Dean of Engineering Tejal Desai '94 -succeeded in using nanoparticles to deliver antibodies that stimulate local immune cells.Utilizing the new technology, researchers were able to target tumors in mice,with promises for applications beyond cancer treatment.During the project, mice were injected with cancer cel…