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Natural proteins can guide active ingredients to diseased cells

Natural proteins can guide active ingredients to diseased cells
Phys.org Friday 25 September 2026, 20:20 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

After taking a pill, the drugs it contains are distributed throughout the body, reaching the tissues and cells affected by disease and performing their intended function. However, they also enter healthy cells, where they often cause more harm than good.

After taking a pill, the drugs it contains are distributed throughout the body, reaching the tissues and cells affected by disease and performing their intended function. However, they also enter healthy cells, where they often cause more harm than good.
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