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Tiny fragments of Salmonella Bacteria Used to Treat Cancer

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July 09, 2009

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Scientists from Australia are using tiny drug delivery packages derived from Salmonella to destroy cancer cells in mice. The packages deliver anti-cancer drugs directly to cancer cells, and have shown promising results in eliminating even drug-resistant cancers. Clinical trials are set to begin next month in Australia. Watch this videocast to learn more.

Related Links:

“Sequential Treatment of Drug-resistant Tumors with Targeted Minicells Containing siRNA or a Cytotoxic Drug,” Nature Biotechnology 27, 643 - 651 (2009)

 

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