Synthesis of a Polymeric Micelle That Can Target and Attach to Specific Tissues

Authors

Douglas S. Lewis, Brigham Young University
Dr. William Pitt, Brigham Young University

Keywords

polymeric micelle, chemotherapeutic treatments, cancer patients

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Chemical Engineering

Abstract

In the past decade, many efforts have been made to improve chemotherapeutic treatments for cancer patients. One of the specific efforts seeks to actively deliver anti-cancer drugs to the target tissue rendering the chemotherapy more efficient and less damaging to nearby uninfected cells.

Recommended Citation

Lewis, Douglas S. and Pitt, Dr. William (2013) "Synthesis of a Polymeric Micelle That Can Target and Attach to Specific Tissues," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1761.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1761