Cancer treatment
Research conducted by Wuhan University has led to a significant breakthrough in the treatment of liver cancer, a major global health burden. According to the study, a novel nanocomposite material, b-glucan nanotubes loaded with BFP-FeSe nanocomposites, has been developed to enhance photothermal and photodynamic therapy (PTT/PDT) treatment for hepatocellular
Cancer treatment
Research conducted by Wuhan University has led to a significant breakthrough in the treatment of liver cancer, a major global health burden. According to the study, a novel nanocomposite material, b-glucan nanotubes loaded with BFP-FeSe nanocomposites, has been developed to enhance photothermal and photodynamic therapy (PTT/PDT) treatment for hepatocellular
Cancer treatment
A groundbreaking report from investigators in Tianjin, People's Republic of China, has shed light on the integration of nanotechnology into oncology. This revolutionary approach enables drug delivery systems with remarkable precision, enhancing antitumor efficacy while addressing cardiotoxicity, a major challenge of conventional chemotherapy. The research, published in Frontiers
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Former President Joe Biden has marked a major milestone in his treatment for aggressive prostate cancer, completing a course of radiation therapy at Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology in Philadelphia. According to his spokesperson, Kelly Scully, Biden has been undergoing the therapy for several weeks and "rang the bell"
Cancer treatment
Research conducted by the University of Hong Kong has shed new light on the potential of piperine as a treatment for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). The study, published in the journal Phytomedicine, demonstrated that piperine targets Sterol O-acyltransferase 1 (SOAT1) to enhance ferroptosis and inhibit cell viability in ESCC.
Cancer treatment
Current studies on oncology, specifically acute myeloid leukemia, have revealed a significant disparity between the effectiveness of immunotherapy in lymphoid malignancies and its lackluster performance in acute myeloid leukemia. Despite dramatic improvements in outcomes for lymphoid malignancies, such as B cell cancers, AML has not experienced a comparable breakthrough. Researchers
Cancer treatment
A recent review published in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics has highlighted the significant advancements made in the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in the treatment of gynecologic cancers. By leveraging the immune system's ability to fight cancer, ICIs have demonstrated significant efficacy in various
Cancer treatment
Research conducted by Jun Zhu and team at the Jiangxi Cancer Hospital and Institute has demonstrated the anticancer properties of harmine, a b-carboline alkaloid derived from Peganum harmala L. Their study, published in Biochemical Pharmacology, reveals that harmine significantly inhibits ovarian cancer (OC) cell migration, invasion, and epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)
Cancer treatment
A new analysis conducted by Komodo Health and the Tigerlily Foundation, a national breast cancer patient advocacy organization, reveals significant progress in the adoption of antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) treatment in metastatic breast cancer. The study confirms growing clinical acceptance of this innovative therapy but also highlights persistent inequities in access
Cancer treatment
A recent review published in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics has highlighted the significant advancements made in the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in the treatment of gynecologic cancers. By leveraging the immune system's ability to fight cancer, ICIs have demonstrated significant efficacy in various
Cancer treatment
Anixa Biosciences has announced that the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) has issued a patent for its breast cancer vaccine technology, providing IP protection in China until 2040. This expandable patent estate will allow Anixa to pursue strategic global opportunities in regions with high breast cancer incidence. The breast
Cancer treatment
Researchers at the Federal University of Sergipe, Sao Cristovao, Brazil, have made significant findings on the integration of nanotechnology with natural products for developing cancer treatments and immunotherapies. Their study, published in the Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology, reveals that nanotechnology provides significant advantages in controlling drug release, enhancing stability, and
