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Researchers create nanoparticle-vaccine combination to target melanoma

Experiments in mice eliminated cancerous tumors or extended survival

Peer-Reviewed Publication

University of Iowa

Melanoma killers

image: Pharmaceutical scientists at the University of Iowa have found that a charged nanoparticle-vaccine combination eliminated tumors or extended life span in mice with melanoma tumors. The image shows a melanoma tumor, with blood and lymphatic vessels. The magnified portion shows how the charged nanoparticles stimulate immune cells to locate and fight the tumor. view more 

Credit: Aliasger Salem lab, University of Iowa


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