Bottlebrush-shaped molecules carry drug combos to combat cancer
Existing cancer drugs can be effective against the disease, but unfortunately they don’t always go exactly where they’re needed in the right amounts, leading to a range of toxic side effects. Groups of drugs can multiply the cancer-fighting potential – but it’s even harder to corral them to the target.
Scientists at MIT have developed bottlebrush-shaped molecules that can carry groups of different cancer drugs in just the right ratio. Tests in mice showed significantly improved outcomes compared to just giving the drugs loose.
Existing cancer drugs can be effective against the disease, but unfortunately they don’t always go exactly where they’re needed in the right amounts, leading to a range of toxic side effects. Groups of drugs can multiply the cancer-fighting potential – but it’s even harder to corral them to the target.
Scientists at MIT have developed bottlebrush-shaped molecules that can carry groups of different cancer drugs in just the right ratio. Tests in mice showed significantly improved outcomes compared to just giving the drugs loose.