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Sunday, June 15, 2014

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News

ScienceDaily: Strange Science News


Antibodies from desert as guides to diseased cells

Posted: 12 Jun 2014 06:52 AM PDT

Nanoparticles are considered a promising approach in detecting and fighting tumor cells. The method has, however, often failed because the human immune system recognizes and rejects them before they can fulfill their function. Researchers have developed nanoparticles that bypass the body's defense system and find the diseased cells. This procedure uses fragments from an antibody that only occurs in camels and llamas.

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