October 17, 2014
Gold Nanoparticles for Cancer Treatment
Many new ways to treat cancer are being studied, one of which being the gold nanoparticle mediated delivery of siRNA for specific gene silencing. Gold nanoparticles are first synthesized and decorated with arginine ligand. These nanoparticles are combined with siRNA to form a gold nanocapsule, which are then introduced to breast cancer cells or injected into mice with tumors, The cells or mice are monitored and analyzed to see if the target gene has been silenced. I found it very rewarding working in the lab. While I encountered many wonderful people, I struggled with others, as well as struggled with my project. I am continuing my research as an independent study for the next three semesters.
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