News for 'nanocarrier therapy'

Pune Scientists Develop Targeted Nanocarrier For Breast Cancer Gene Therapy

Pune Scientists Develop Targeted Nanocarrier For Breast Cancer Gene Therapy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune, have developed a biodegradable nanocarrier platform for targeted gene therapy in breast cancer. This strategy uses mesoporous silica nanoparticles to deliver siRNA molecules, effectively inhibiting tumour growth and reducing off-target effects, offering a promising new approach to cancer treatment.