Such a treatment approach would boost efficiency, lowering the length of hospitalization and treatment costs,” explains Samuel Sánchez, ICREA research professor at IBEC and leader of the study.The next action, which is currently underway, is to identify whether these tumors repeat after treatment.Accumulation of nanorobots in the tumor visualized by microscopy. We observed that the nanorobots not only reached the tumor however likewise entered it, thus improving the action of the radiopharmaceutical,” describes Julien Colombelli, leader of the Advanced Digital Microscopy platform at IRB Barcelona.Deciphering why nanorobots can enter the tumor posed a difficulty. Nanorobots do not have particular antibodies to acknowledge the growth, and growth tissue is typically stiffer than healthy tissue.
Another vital component is radioactive iodine, a radioisotope frequently used for the localized treatment of tumors.Bladder tumor localization through magnetic resonance imaging and build-up of nanorobots in the tumor, measured by positron emission tomography (PET). Such a treatment method would boost efficiency, minimizing the length of hospitalization and treatment costs,” explains Samuel Sánchez, ICREA research teacher at IBEC and leader of the study.The next step, which is already underway, is to identify whether these growths recur after treatment.Accumulation of nanorobots in the growth envisioned by microscopy. We observed that the nanorobots not only reached the growth but likewise entered it, consequently improving the action of the radiopharmaceutical,” explains Julien Colombelli, leader of the Advanced Digital Microscopy platform at IRB Barcelona.Deciphering why nanorobots can enter the tumor positioned a difficulty. Nanorobots do not have specific antibodies to acknowledge the tumor, and growth tissue is typically stiffer than healthy tissue. This phenomenon favored higher growth penetration and was advantageous in achieving preferential build-up in the tumor,” explains Meritxell Serra Casablancas, co-first author of the study and IBEC researcher.Thus, the scientists concluded that the nanorobots collide with the urothelium as if it were a wall, however in the growth, which is spongier, they penetrate the tumor and build up inside.