Selenite-Releasing Bone Mineral Nanoparticles Retard Bone Tumor Growth and Improve Healthy Tissue Functions In Vivo.

Wang, Yanhua; Hao, Hang; Liu, Haoming; Wang, Yifan; Li, Yan; Yang, Gaojie; Ma, Jun; Mao, Chuanbin et al. · Adv Healthc Mater · 2015

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Selenite-doped bone mineral nanoparticles can retard the growth of osteosarcoma in a nude mice model, through sustained release of selenite ions. The selenite ions released from the nanoparticles through a degradation-mediated fashion inhibit tumor metastasis. Blood routine analysis indicates that selenite ions can also improve the functions of liver, kidney, and heart.

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