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Time-Release DNA Vaccine May Cure Cancer
United Press International
Monday, February 16, 2004
BOSTON, Feb 16, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Boston researchers have reportedly developed a delayed-release vaccine that could target and kill tumors.
The BBC reported scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology encase their "DNA vaccines" in biodegradable spheres that don't release their cargo until reaching key sites, such as lymph nodes.
The researchers, writing in the journal Nature Materials, say the result might produce a far more powerful vaccine -- which might be able to target tumors.
DNA vaccines contain fragments of genetic material from a virus or bacteria.
Many physicians see the delayed-release vaccines as a modern alternative to traditional vaccines, possibly working against a wide variety of illnesses with fewer side effects.
Copyright 2004 by United Press International.
United Press International
Monday, February 16, 2004
BOSTON, Feb 16, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Boston researchers have reportedly developed a delayed-release vaccine that could target and kill tumors.
The BBC reported scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology encase their "DNA vaccines" in biodegradable spheres that don't release their cargo until reaching key sites, such as lymph nodes.
The researchers, writing in the journal Nature Materials, say the result might produce a far more powerful vaccine -- which might be able to target tumors.
DNA vaccines contain fragments of genetic material from a virus or bacteria.
Many physicians see the delayed-release vaccines as a modern alternative to traditional vaccines, possibly working against a wide variety of illnesses with fewer side effects.
Copyright 2004 by United Press International.
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