EU Research Team Develops ‘Superglue’ to Help Fight Cancer More Effectively
Brussels, January 31, 2025 – A team of researchers from the European Union has developed a new type of ‘superglue’ that could revolutionize the fight against cancer. The glue, which is made from a combination of biocompatible materials, can be used to attach drugs directly to cancer cells, ensuring that they reach their target more effectively.
The new glue has been shown to be effective in killing cancer cells in vitro and in vivo, and it is hoped that it will soon be tested in clinical trials. If successful, the glue could provide a new and more effective way to treat cancer, with fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy drugs.
The research team, which is led by Professor Maria-Antonietta Colonna from the University of Rome, has been working on the development of the new glue for several years. They have now published their findings in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.
In their study, the researchers showed that the glue can be used to attach a variety of different drugs to cancer cells. The drugs are then released slowly over time, killing the cancer cells without harming healthy cells.
The glue is made from a combination of biocompatible materials, including polyethylene glycol and hyaluronic acid. These materials are safe for use in the human body and do not cause any adverse effects.
The researchers believe that the new glue could have a significant impact on the treatment of cancer. It could provide a new way to deliver drugs to cancer cells, with fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy drugs. The glue could also be used to develop new targeted therapies for cancer, which are designed to attack specific types of cancer cells.
Professor Colonna said: “We are very excited about the potential of this new glue. It could revolutionize the way that we treat cancer, and it could lead to new and more effective treatments for patients.”
The research team is now working to develop the glue further and to test it in clinical trials. They hope that the glue will soon be available to patients who are fighting cancer.
EU research team develops ‘superglue’ to help fight cancer more effectively
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