Modified RNA creates stable therapeutic nanoparticles

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 17:31 in Biology & Nature

For years, RNA has seemed an elusive tool in nanotechnology research. While easily manipulated in the laboratory, RNA is susceptible to quick destruction in the body when confronted with a commonly found enzyme. "The enzyme RNase cuts RNA randomly into small pieces, very efficiently and within minutes," explains Peixuan Guo of the University of Cincinnati.

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