Nanoparticle-engineered macrophages enhance body’s ability to fight sepsis

Nanotechnology has been used to genetically engineer cells to enhance the antibacterial effect of macrophages in the body and boost the immune system to combat late-stage sepsis. Researchers from Columbus, Ohio (OH, USA) have developed a new technique using nanotechnology to support and enhance the body’s immune system, which will enable it to better cope with reactions to infection. The technology is used to transform healthy macrophages into a drug in itself, with an enhanced ability to kill bacteria. Sepsis is a deadly condition caused by severe infections, where the body responds to chemicals released to fight an infection in...