Guest guest Posted February 18, 2004 Report Share Posted February 18, 2004 Time-release DNA Vaccine May Cure Cancer Source: United Press InternationalBOSTON (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Boston researchershave reportedly developed a delayed-release vaccine that could targetand kill tumors.The BBC reported scientists from the Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology encase their "DNA vaccines" in biodegradable spheres thatdon't release their cargo until reaching key sites, such as lymphnodes.The researchers, writing in the journal Nature Materials, say theresult might produce a far more powerful vaccine -- which might beable to target tumors.DNA vaccines contain fragments of genetic material from a virus orbacteria.Many physicians see the delayed-release vaccines as a modernalternative to traditional vaccines, possibly working against a widevariety of illnesses with fewer side effects.Copyright 2004 by United Press International.*********************************************************************** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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