Biologists and doctors from Russia and China have created special nanocapsules that can deliver drugs to cancerous tumors, bypassing healthy tissue. The use of these capsules makes it possible to deliver toxic anti-cancer drugs directly to the site of action, reducing the damage done to the body. The capsules contain magnetic particles with iron oxide properties and the polymer coating makes them safe for the body.
The main material of the capsules is nylon-6, which is completely safe for humans and is currently used for medicinal purposes. In addition, the capsules can be modified by adding special molecules (ligands) that allow them to be delivered directly to cancer cells. Experiments have shown that the capsules can release the anti-cancer drug depending on the acidity in the environment, which makes it possible to treat cancer more accurately.
Further research will include the selection of the most suitable ligands for capsules and studies on living organisms. Nanocapsules offer great potential to fight cancer, and researchers hope this technology will be successfully applied in medicine to fight tumors in the future.
Source: Ferra
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