Mild Near-Infrared Laser Activates Genetic Switch in T Cells (IMAGE)

Georgia Institute of Technology

Mild Near-Infrared Laser Activates Genetic Switch in T Cells

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Gentle pulses from a near-infrared laser hit gold nanorods, which warm up T-cells in in vitro tests, successfully activating a genetic switch implanted in the T-cells. Subsequent tests in vivo in mice with implanted phantom tumors confirmed massive gene expression triggered by the switch. Future experiments will be aimed at confirming cancer-fighting effectiveness.

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Georgia Tech / Allison Carter

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