Nanomedicine: Silence the target

Nat Nanotechnol. 2009 Sep;4(9):544-5. doi: 10.1038/nnano.2009.251. Epub 2009 Aug 23.

Abstract

A new formulation of magnetic nanoparticles steered to cells by external magnets can deliver nucleic acids to turn off the growth of tumour blood vessels in mice.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • News

MeSH terms

  • DNA / administration & dosage*
  • DNA / chemistry
  • DNA / genetics
  • Drug Carriers / chemistry*
  • Gene Silencing
  • Gene Targeting / methods*
  • Genetic Therapy / methods*
  • Magnetics
  • Nanomedicine / methods*
  • Nanostructures / therapeutic use*
  • Transfection / methods*

Substances

  • Drug Carriers
  • DNA