Using Molecular Jackhammers to Destroy Melanoma Cells
A breakthrough study has revealed that molecular jackhammers can be used to rupture melanoma cells in the body, providing a potential new approach to treating this deadly form of cancer. The research, conducted by scientists at the University of Washington and published in the journal Science Advances, shows that these tiny jackhammers can be used to break apart the walls of melanoma cells, killing the cancer cells and leaving healthy cells unharmed. The researchers used the jackhammers to target a specific protein on the surface of the melanoma cells, and when the jackhammers were activated, they created tiny holes in the cells, causing them to rupture and die. This new approach could lead to more effective treatments for melanoma, and could potentially even help to prevent the cancer from spreading to other parts of the body.
source: Phys.org