Gene therapy that induces the body to create microRNA-22, or miR-22, a naturally occurring molecule, successfully treated mice with hepatocellular carcinoma in a study at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. The miR-22 treatment also reduced liver inflammation and produced better survival outcomes compared to the FDA-approved liver cancer treatment lenvatinib.
Marking a new era of non-invasive medical interventions, the Northwell Health Cancer Institute is investing $1.2 million in the development of cutting-edge histotripsy technology to treat some liver cancer tumors without surgery. This innovative approach uses targeted ultrasound beams to create microbubbles within tumors, effectively disrupting and destroying diseased cells without the need for incisions.
