Scientists discover why cancer drugs don't work for everyone
Scientists uncovered why cancer treatments don't work equally well for everyone. Certain drugs become trapped inside lysosomes within tumor cells, forming slow-release reservoirs causing uneven distribution. Some cancer cells are heavily exposed while others are barely affected. Understanding this could help doctors better tailor treatments.
Scientists have uncovered a hidden reason why cancer treatments don’t work equally well for everyone. Certain drugs can become trapped inside lysosomes within tumor cells, forming slow-release reservoirs that create uneven drug distribution. This means some cancer cells are heavily exposed while others are barely affected. Understanding this process could help doctors better tailor treatments and improve outcomes.