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Fighting Cancer with Nanoparticle Medicines
Fighting Cancer with Nanoparticle Medicines
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Davis, Mark E.
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Abstract
For centuries, cancer has been one of the most devastating diseases. Papyrus writings
from 1600-1500 BC describe cancer and attempts at its treatment. Today, the molecular
basis of cancer is being unraveled, and new therapeutics are being developed to take
advantage of this new knowledge. One class of experimental therapeutics involves the
use of nanoparticles. Given the long history of difficulties in developing cancer therapies,
why is there excitement about nanoparticle medicine (nanomedicines) for fighting
cancer? Is it warranted or is it hype? In this lecture, I will present the current
understandings of why nanoparticle medicines have the potential to provide “game-changing”
ways to treat cancer. I will illustrate the various features and potentials of
nanoparticle medicines using two different nanoparticles that we have translated from
laboratory curiosities to experimental therapeutics in human clinical trials.
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2011-03-09
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68:53 minutes
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Lecture