Gold is a precious metal in all its senses. Its unique characteristics at the nanometric scale make this chemical element an exceptional weapon in medicine and, especially, against cancer. The ability of this metal to interact with biomolecules, its zero toxicity and its conductivity make it a magnificent tool for diagnosing tumors, intervening on them or as a transport for therapeutic compounds. But their nanoparticles have elusive behavior during processing and can lose their properties. A research team, led by Ana Alcudia Cruz, from the Department of Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Seville, who has worked in close collaboration with the researcher's group Rafael Prado Gotor, from the Department of Physical Chemistry of the Faculty of Chemistry, and Professor Ricky Wilman, from the University of Nottingham, have managed to develop a gold ink that can be printed with a 3D injection device and create a stable compound; a fundamental door for its use in the fight against cancer.
