Carbon-coated Nanomagnets Could Be A New Form Of Cancer Treatment

Carbon-coated nanomagnets may offer a new form of cancer treatment. Research presented at the 103rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) suggests that nanoparticles consisting of metallic iron with a protective carbon coat could serve as a safe and effective hyperthermia agent.

Researchers from Germany  have found that In animal models, using heat to selectively kill tumor cells is efficient. Using metallic iron in the nanoparticles (in lieu of iron oxide) would allow heating at greater temperatures; and coating the iron with carbon would prevent the iron from rusting, which can hinder the effectiveness of the therapy....

 

Carbon-coated Nanomagnets Could Be A New Form Of Cancer Treatment