Researchers at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University have discovered a more effective drug delivery system using nanotechnology that could one day significantly affect cancer prevention. The study involved the use of microscopic amounts of the naturally occurring antioxidant, luteolin, that were encapsulated in a water-soluble polymer. When injected into mice the nano-luteolin inhibited growth of lung cancer and head and neck cancer cells. Read more here.
Study mentioned: Majumdar D, et al. Luteolin nanoparticle in chemoprevention: in vitro and in vivo anticancer activity.Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2014 Jan;7(1):65-73. PMID: 24403290
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