This was stated by Vladimir Kanygin, head of the university's laboratory of nuclear medicine and innovation.
At the beginning of the year, Novosibirsk State University announced plans to begin an experiment to destroy malignant tumors using heating after administering a special drug. Scientists have previously attempted to treat tumors by heating the human body. One such method involves immersing the body in a bathtub filled with water, heated to a certain temperature, and waiting to see the results. However, this method was extremely harmful to the body.
"Together with our colleagues in the research team of Alfiya Tsygankova from the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, we have developed specific preparations based on iron nanoparticles. We studied their toxicity and found that they are low in toxicity and have promising potential for use," the researcher said.
The scientist explained that the university's scientists are now in the process of purchasing a device to test the methodology and determine the dosages and delivery systems for the drug developed by the chemists. The first results could be achieved by the end of 2026.
"The devices allow for a heating process in a magnetic field, heating the malignant tumor cell to the protein denaturation temperature of 43-44 degrees Celsius, when the tumor begins to 'burn.' This method is more suitable for the human body and does not require additional protection systems," the researcher explained. It can be said that the patient places a specific part of their body inside the device.
