Nanoparticles treat muscular dystrophy in mice
Tuesday, February 11, 2014 - 17:01
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have demonstrated a new approach to treating muscular dystrophy. Mice with a form of this muscle-weakening disease showed improved strength and heart function when treated with nanoparticles loaded with rapamycin, an immunosuppressive drug recently found to improve recycling of cellular waste.