Researchers look at potential of potato virus X as drug carrier in cancer chemotherapy

on January 22, 2017

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A recent research study investigated the potential of potato virus X (PVX) as a drug carrier, delivering doxorubicin (DOX) - a commonly used cancer chemotherapy. According to their findings, published in the journal Nanoscale,Â PVX-DOX treatment resulted in reduced tumor growth. The research team concluded that their results open the door for further development of PVX and other high aspect ratio[Read More...]

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