«This peptide acts as a «zip code» in that it enables the binding of the nanoparticles only to
blood vessels within the tumor and not
normal blood vessels,» says Alnawaz Rehemtulla, a radiologist and environmental
health scientist who co-authored the study.
Noted and most consistent
health effects have been found for cardiovascular
health,
normal blood flow, lower risks of morbidity due to stroke and heart attack, reduction in
blood pressure, improved inner
blood vessel lining functioning, and others.