Scientists from Novosibirsk State University and the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry have developed a promising new treatment based on iron nanoparticles. This treatment aims to eliminate cancerous tumors by heating them using a magnetic field.
The head of the Laboratory of Nuclear and Innovative Medicine at the University, Vladimir Kanigin, explained that this discovery represents a significant step towards a more effective treatment for tumors.
Earlier this year, Novosibirsk State University announced its intention to begin clinical trials aimed at destroying malignant tumors by heating them after administering a special drug. It is worth noting that previous attempts to treat tumors by heating the body existed, but they carried significant risks. One of these old methods involved immersing the body in a hot water bath, but this method was extremely harmful.
“We have developed, in collaboration with our colleagues in the research team of Alfiya Tsygankova from the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, specific preparations based on iron nanoparticles. We studied their toxicity, and it turned out to be low, and they can be used promisingly,” said the researcher.
Scientists are currently working on purchasing a specialized device to test this technology and determine the optimal dosages and methods of drug administration. The first results of these studies are expected to appear by the end of 2026.
Kanigin adds: “The devices allow the heating process to be carried out in a magnetic field where the malignant tumor in the cell is heated to a protein denaturation temperature, which is 43-44 degrees Celsius, when the tumor begins to “burn.” This method is more suitable for the human body and does not require additional protection systems.” The researcher explained that the patient can be said to place a certain part of his body inside the device.
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