Tree-shaped Polymers Could Improve Targeted Cancer Drug Delivery

By attaching cancer drug “leaves” on the branches of tree-shaped polymers called dendrimers, scientists could improve targeted drug delivery methods and better treat cancer patients, according to researchers at Texas A&M University who have successfully attached such leaves.

Texas A&M researchers Eric Simanek and Jongdoo Lim were able to attach 16 cancer drug “leaves” – an amount that could ultimately translate into a real dose – to a dendrimer designed to deliver the drugs directly to tumors. The team’s paper was recently published in the journal Organic Letters.

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