INST synthesizes Compound to lower the spread of Cancer cells
The researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology at Mohali have developed a hybrid compound to slow down the spread of cancer cells
Highlights
The compound developed will open new avenues for anti-tumour applications. The solid compound developed is an inorganic salt of phophomolybdic acid. The compound belongs to Polyoxymetalates. The family of Polyoxymetalates were earlier identified to have anti-tumour potential.
About the invention
The researchers developed the compound through hydrothermal method. The compound invented can be used to treat liver, lung and breast cancer.
Hydrothermal Method
Hydrothermal Method is a process conducted through chemical reaction. The reaction takes place in water. During the reaction, water is held in a sealed pressure vessel.
The term Hydrothermal is of Geologic origin.
Hydrothermal in Geology
Hydrothermal Circulation is the circulation of hot water. It occurs near source of heat in the earth’s crust, that is, usually in the vicinity of volcanic activities.
Hydrothermal circulation also occurs through the passage of water through mid-oceanic ridge systems.
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Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020