Golden potential for cancer treatment
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Cancer treatment could be enhanced by gold-based molecules engineered by Australian researchers which leave behind fewer toxic side effects.
The RMIT University study published in 'Chemistry - A European Journal' found the molecules were up to 24 times more effective at killing cancer cells than widey used anti-cancer drug cisplatin.
It's hoped the molecules could lead to a promising new class of gold-based drugs that can wipe out the cancer without destroying healthy cells.
RMIT's Molecular Engineering Group co-leader Dr Neda Mirzadeh said the effectiveness of other metal-based drugs is limited due to toxic side effects.
"The gold-based molecules we've designed are far more selective and stable," Dr Mirzadeh said.
"Our results show there's incredible potential here for the development of new cancer-fighting therapeutics that can deliver lasting power and precision."
The molecules were evaluated in pre-clinical tests and fo
