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Researchers at IIT Gandhinagar have developed DNA nanostructures called tetrahedrons, modified with a Vitamin E-derived molecule, to improve targeted cancer therapy by enhancing cellular uptake and anticancer efficacy.

Gandhinagar, India

Who
researchers at Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), Prof Dhiraj Bhatia, Ms P Chithra, Dr Raghu Solanki
What
Researchers at IIT Gandhinagar have developed DNA nanostructures called tetrahedrons, modified with a Vitamin E-derived molecule, to improve targeted cancer therapy by enhancing cellular uptake and anticancer efficacy.
When
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:37:00 GMT · 2h 0m ago
Where
Gandhinagar, India ·
Why
Conventional cancer treatments often lack specificity and can damage healthy cells, leading to severe side effects.
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This research provides a new approach to cancer treatment, potentially leading to more selective and effective elimination of cancer cells with fewer side effects for patients worldwide. It also highlights the potential of DNA nanotechnology for designing future therapies.

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