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January 09, 2007

FIGHTING CANCER WITH TARGETED NANOPARTICLES:

Scientists believe they have found a way to block the supply of nutrients to cancer tumours.

Researchers mimicked the action of blood cells known as platelets by creating tiny nanoparticles to create clots to stop blood getting to tumours.

The particles may also be able to deliver chemotherapy drugs to the area, the California University team said.

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