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Gold in Medical Science Against Cancer

Gold established yet another unique purpose for itself in modern science. Today it plays a crucial role in medical research, particularly in the fight against cancer. Find out how the use of gold is revolutionizing oncology, offering new hope to patients.


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Biocompatibility and chemical stability are unique properties of gold

The Unique Properties of Gold


Because of its many exceptional characteristics, gold has a unique role in medicine. For example, its biocompatibility allows it to be highly tolerated by humans, and its chemical stability such as its oxidation resistance, allows it to keep its essential properties, even in the most adverse conditions.  These properties make it a very unique element.


One of the things that integrate gold in oncological research is our ability to manipulate it at a nanometric scale. This property makes it very useful in nanotechnology opening the way to develop advanced and customized solutions for patients. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed gold nanoparticles designed to detect and attack tumor cells.  


 


Gold in Cancer Treatment


Gold nanoparticles are a key innovation in cancer therapy. These tiny particles, which are a thousand times smaller in size than the thickness of a human hair, offer unique applications including targeted drug release. Gold nanoparticles are very effective at transporting drugs directly to tumor cells, increasing the effectiveness of treatments and reducing side effects. 


Gold nanoparticles are also used in photothermal therapy. Gold articles are inserted in tumors where they are heated using laser. The heat generated destroys cancer cells without affecting healthy tissues.


Researchers from the University of Oxford have worked on applications of gold nanoparticles in photothermal therapy against cancer.  In these studies it has been discovered that gold also enhances the effects of radiotherapy. When introduced in the body, the gold nanoparticles improve the radiation’s ability to destroy cancer cells, allowing lower doses to be used, reducing collateral damage.



Gold in Cancer Diagnosis


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Gold nanoparticles are also used in the development of highly sensitive biosensors,  capable of detecting specific cancer biomarkers. This promotes earlier and more accurate diagnoses, essential for improving the success rates of treatments. Stanford University has led research on the use of gold in molecular imaging and biosensors for early cancer diagnosis.  


Likewise, gold improves the quality of techniques for molecular imaging, which facilitates the precise localization of tumors, helping doctors plan more effective treatments.



Innovations and Lines Future research  


The unique role of gold in oncology continues to expand, integrating gold nanoparticles with advanced technologies, such as gene editing and immunotherapy. In the same direction, research published in Nature Nanotechnology suggests that not only do these applications improve the effectiveness of the treatments, but they also reduce the risks associated with conventional therapies.


Gold plays a key role in the innovation of medical science against cancer. Its applications in the diagnosis, treatment and research for the development of new technologies are transforming oncology, by offering more effective and less invasive solutions for patients. 


Although there are challenges to overcome, the research based on the use of gold promises to open new possibilities to redefine the panorama of oncology medicine, improving the lives of millions of people.



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