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  • New molecule targets, images and treats lung cancer tumors in mice

    Oct 25, 2021 10:15 am by Liz Ahlberg TouchstoneResearch
    Chemistry professor Jefferson Chan and graduate student Melissa Lucero developed a new molecular agent to target elusive lung cancer cells for imaging and treatment. Phot by Brian Stauffer

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    • Chemistry professor Jefferson Chan and graduate student Melissa Lucero developed a new molecular agent to target elusive lung cancer cells for imaging and treatment. Phot by Brian Stauffer

    Lung cancer can be elusive to spot and difficult to treat, but U of I researchers have developed a finely tuned molecular agent that can precisely target lung and other cancer cells for imaging and treatment.