New platform based on biology and nanotechnology carries mRNA directly to target cells

Date 29th, Oct 2018
Source Phys.org - Scientific News Websites

DESCRIPTION

Delivering an effective therapeutic payload to specific target cells with few adverse effects is considered by many to be the holy grail of medical research. A new Tel Aviv University study explores a biological approach to directing nanocarriers loaded with protein "game changers" to specific cells. The groundbreaking method may prove useful in treating myriad malignancies, inflammatory diseases and rare genetic disorders.