UTA scientist explores using nanoparticles to reduce size of deep-seated tumors

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(Funded by the National Institutes of Health)

A collaborative project from a nanoparticles expert at The University of Texas at Arlington has yielded promising results in the search for more effective, targeted cancer treatments. The team investigated the use of X-rays and copper-cysteamine nanoparticles to treat deep-seated tumors, resulting in statistically significant reduction in tumor size.