With an innovative delivery system using nanotechnology, cellular heating, OSU researchers may improve treatment of ovarian cancer
Oregon State University scientists have conducted new research that unveils the use of nanotechnology can wipe out ovarian cancer cells.
Researchers have found that the nano-carriers proved to be effective in killing up to 95 percent of the cancer cells upon entering the site, according to an OSU press release.
Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecologic malignancy. It is estimated that in 2013, about 22,240 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed and 14,030 women will die of ovarian cancer in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society.
Despite many advances in detection and therapies, a low percentage of patients with advanced stages of ovarian caner survive five years after the initial diagnosis. An aggressive resistance to the available therapies predominantly causes the high mortality of this disease.
Oregon State University scientists have conducted new research that unveils the use of nanotechnology can wipe out ovarian cancer cells.
Researchers have found that the nano-carriers proved to be effective in killing up to 95 percent of the cancer cells upon entering the site, according to an OSU press release.
Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecologic malignancy. It is estimated that in 2013, about 22,240 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed and 14,030 women will die of ovarian cancer in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society.
Despite many advances in detection and therapies, a low percentage of patients with advanced stages of ovarian caner survive five years after the initial diagnosis. An aggressive resistance to the available therapies predominantly causes the high mortality of this disease.