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Sugar-Coated Nanoparticles Target Brain Cancer | Science News
Scientists at Oregon State University have engineered sugar-coated nanoparticles that sneak past the brain’s blood-brain barrier to deliver tumor-fighting genetic instructions directly into glioblastoma cells. Using mannose to hijack the brain’s natural glucose transporters, these nanoparticles deliver mRNA to restore the missing PTEN protein — a key tumor suppressor — and dramatically shrink tumors in mice without harming other organs. The result? A 50% boost in survival time — a breakthrough that could finally turn the tide against this deadly brain cancer. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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