Nanosystems Capture and Destroy Circulating Tumor Cells (PhysOrg)

(PhysOrg.com) — Just as fly paper captures insects, a pair of nanotechnology-enabled devices are able to grab cancer cells in the blood that have broken off from a tumor. These cells, known as circulating tumor cells, or CTCs, can provide critical information for examining and diagnosing cancer metastasis, determining patient prognosis, and monitoring the effectiveness of therapies.
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This entry was posted on Thursday, January 14th, 2010 at 10:54 pm and is filed under Technology.