Scientists think they might be on the verge of a melanoma breakthrough that could save the lives of thousands of people.
Adelaide researchers are working to develop a new treatment that would aim to wipe out dangerous cancer cells with a simple injection. The researchers have discovered that the most aggressive melanoma cells contain a protein known as Desmoglein-2.
[...] They're confident if they can target that protein, they can disarm those cancer cells.
Professor Claudine Bonder from the University of South Australia described how it works. "Research has shown that if we target Desmoglein-2 on the melanoma cells then the cancer cells are less likely to survive," she said. "They'll be like a heat-seeking missile that can be injected into the blood."
They are now working on a treatment that would involve injecting patients with nanoparticles programmed to find the protein. The researchers hope to have that treatment ready to go within five to 10 years, potentially a life-saving breakthrough for thousands of Australians.
The university is now seeking funding from the government and private donors to continue its research.
(Score: -1, Spam) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday June 14 2022, @10:11PM
SKELETOR LAUGHING WHILE EXPOSING HIS HINEY
(Score: -1, Offtopic) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday June 14 2022, @10:13PM
came to shit but only farted
(Score: -1, Redundant) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday June 14 2022, @10:17PM
I like to blow bubbles with my anus!
(Score: -1, Offtopic) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday June 15 2022, @12:04AM
I come here to troll too, but dam dude, settle down and give someone else a chance!
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday June 15 2022, @12:10AM (1 child)
"potentially a life-saving breakthrough for thousands of Australians."
Can we have this for the rest of the world too or are Australians particularly the only country with this problem?
(Score: 1, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday June 15 2022, @01:17AM
Wasn't there a time when the Aussies wouldn't share their Fosters beer?
This could be the same.....