Targeted and chemo drug-loaded gold nanoclusters (IMAGE)

University of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto

Targeted and chemo drug-loaded gold nanoclusters

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Targeted and chemo drug-loaded gold nanoclusters can recognize and bind to tumor-specific receptors found on the surface of cancer cells. After entering the tumor cell, the chemo drug is released increasing the efficacy of the treatment and reducing toxic effects on surrounding healthy tissue.

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Francisca Matus, University of Jyväskylä

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