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In nanotechnology, a particle is defined as a small object that behaves as a whole unit in terms of its transport and properties. It is further classified according to size: in terms of diameter, fine particles cover a range between 100 and 2500 nanometers, while ultrafine particles, on the other hand, are sized between 1 and 100 nanometers.

New three-drug delivery system shows promise for treatment of metastatic melanoma

Researchers have developed a new three-drug delivery system for cancer treatment, especially metastatic melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer - and shown that the system may have particular value with cancers like this that often spread through the lymphatic system.

9 Dec 2015

MPP collaborates with University of Liverpool to accelerate development of HIV nanomedicines

The Medicines Patent Pool today announced a collaboration with the University of Liverpool and a licence for the university's Solid Drug Nanoparticle (SDN) technology to accelerate the development of WHO-recommended antiretrovirals as nanomedicines.

30 Nov 2015

Crucial tumor-suppressing gene protects immune attack against lung cancer

A crucial tumor-thwarting gene protects an immune attack against lung cancer by blocking the key to an off switch on T cells, the customized warriors of the immune system, a team led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reports in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

21 Nov 2015

New nanocarriers may effectively deliver therapeutic drug to GBM tumors

Glioblastoma multiforme, a cancer of the brain also known as "octopus tumors" because of the manner in which the cancer cells extend their tendrils into surrounding tissue, is virtually inoperable, resistant to therapies, and always fatal, usually within 15 months of onset.

20 Nov 2015

Researchers reveal how charged gold nanoparticles influence structure of DNA and RNA

Researchers at North Carolina State University have used computational modelling to shed light on precisely how charged gold nanoparticles influence the structure of DNA and RNA - which may lead to new techniques for manipulating these genetic materials.

12 Nov 2015

Common ingredient in sunscreen can prevent infections related to medical implants

A common ingredient in sunscreen could be an effective antibacterial coating for medical implants such as pacemakers and replacement joints.

11 Nov 2015

Oasmia Pharmaceutical’s Paclical is bioequivalent of Celgene’s Abraxane in treatment of women with metastatic breast cancer

Oasmia Pharmaceutical AB, a developer of a new generation of drugs within human and veterinary oncology, confirmed today the previously published findings from a head-to-head comparison study of its lead human cancer product Paclical and Celgene’s Abraxane, demonstrated superimposable paclitaxel PK profiles. The study was conducted in women with metastatic breast cancer.

9 Nov 2015

Researchers find new way to prevent inflammation, accelerate the skin's healing process

Most products on the market today that are used to treat skin problems target the effects of the disease or wound such as inflammation, which can prolong the healing process and result in scarring. However, LSU Assistant Professor Wei Xu and collaborators at Northwestern University discovered a new way to prevent inflammation and to speed up the skin's healing process.

5 Nov 2015

UTA developing SMART bandage system that can monitor, cure wounds in real time

The University of Texas at Arlington is developing a sensing and therapeutic tool that will help doctors and other healthcare workers better monitor and heal patients' complex wounds more quickly.

5 Nov 2015

Scientists explore biodegradable nanomedicine to destroy ovarian cancer cells left behind after surgery

Scientists are investigating a biodegradable nanomedicine that can selectively destroy ovarian cancer cells left behind after surgery. These findings are a step forward in the development of targeted therapies for hard-to-treat cancers. This work is being presented Oct. 29 at the 2015 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Annual Meeting and Exposition, the world's largest pharmaceutical sciences meeting, in Orlando, Fla. Oct. 25-29.

29 Oct 2015

Ultragenyx, Arcturus sign agreement to develop mRNA therapeutics to certain rare diseases

Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel products for rare and ultra-rare diseases, and Arcturus Therapeutics, Inc., a leading RNA medicines company, today announced that they have entered into a research collaboration and license agreement to discover and develop messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics to certain rare disease targets using Arcturus' UNA Oligomer chemistry and LUNAR nanoparticle delivery platform.

29 Oct 2015

Liposomal sizing and the Coulter principle: an interview with Professor Melvin E. Klegerman

For about the last 25 years, the cardiology group here have been developing a platform technology for both the diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis.

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Medlab granted ethics approval to begin human trials using nanotechnology delivery platform

Sydney-based, ASX listed, biopharmaceutical company, Medlab Clinical Ltd has been granted ethics approval to progress to two separate human trials using its nanotechnology delivery platform.

23 Oct 2015

Research finding points towards developing effective malaria vaccine

In a recent breakthrough to combat malaria, a collaboration of Indian and American scientists have identified a malarial parasite protein that can be used to develop antibodies when displayed on novel nanoparticles. This approach has the potential to prevent the parasite from multiplying in the human host and also inhibits transmission through mosquitoes. The finding points towards developing a powerful malaria vaccine in the hope of eradicating this debilitating and often fatal disease.

20 Oct 2015

Researchers come up with new design for a better liposome

Using computational modeling, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, the Colorado School of Mines and the University of California, Davis have come up with a design for a better liposome. Their findings, while theoretical, could provide the basis for efficiently constructing new vehicles for nanodrug delivery.

14 Oct 2015

Scientists make progress toward finding new ways to 'smell' signs of cancer

Scientists have been exploring new ways to "smell" signs of cancer by analyzing what's in patients' breath. In ACS' journal Nano Letters, one team now reports new progress toward this goal. The researchers have developed a small array of flexible sensors, which accurately detect compounds in breath samples that are specific to ovarian cancer.

1 Oct 2015

NUS researchers develop new technique to observe nano-bio interactions

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a technique to observe, in real time, how individual blood components interact and modify advanced nanoparticle therapeutics.

16 Sep 2015

Potential new treatment for sepsis and ARDS

Scientists at Queen's University Belfast are developing a potential revolutionary new treatment for Sepsis and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), which are among the leading causes of death in hospitalised patients in the UK.

3 Sep 2015

Northwestern University receives $11.7 million NCI grant to use nanotechnology for cancer treatments

Northwestern University, a leader in cancer nanotechnology research, has received a five-year, $11.7 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to use nanotechnology to develop next-generation cancer treatments.

1 Sep 2015

Novel chemical virus can cross double lipid layer surrounding cells to release drugs

Viruses are able to redirect the functioning of cells in order to infect them. Inspired by their mode of action, scientists from the CNRS and Université de Strasbourg have designed a "chemical virus" that can cross the double lipid layer that surrounds cells, and then disintegrate in the intracellular medium in order to release active compounds.

29 Aug 2015

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New three-drug delivery system shows promise for treatment of metastatic melanoma

MPP collaborates with University of Liverpool to accelerate development of HIV nanomedicines

Crucial tumor-suppressing gene protects immune attack against lung cancer

New nanocarriers may effectively deliver therapeutic drug to GBM tumors

Researchers reveal how charged gold nanoparticles influence structure of DNA and RNA

Common ingredient in sunscreen can prevent infections related to medical implants

Oasmia Pharmaceutical’s Paclical is bioequivalent of Celgene’s Abraxane in treatment of women with metastatic breast cancer

Researchers find new way to prevent inflammation, accelerate the skin's healing process

UTA developing SMART bandage system that can monitor, cure wounds in real time

Scientists explore biodegradable nanomedicine to destroy ovarian cancer cells left behind after surgery

Ultragenyx, Arcturus sign agreement to develop mRNA therapeutics to certain rare diseases

Liposomal sizing and the Coulter principle: an interview with Professor Melvin E. Klegerman

Medlab granted ethics approval to begin human trials using nanotechnology delivery platform

Research finding points towards developing effective malaria vaccine

Researchers come up with new design for a better liposome

Scientists make progress toward finding new ways to 'smell' signs of cancer

NUS researchers develop new technique to observe nano-bio interactions

Potential new treatment for sepsis and ARDS

Northwestern University receives $11.7 million NCI grant to use nanotechnology for cancer treatments

Novel chemical virus can cross double lipid layer surrounding cells to release drugs

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