| abstract |
Nanostructures, compositions and methods for treating cancer and other conditions are provided; in some cases, nanostructures and / or compositions can be used to treat cancer or other diseases or conditions, at least in part, by controlling the metabolism of cholesterol in the cells; nanostructures and compositions can be used, for example, to control the influx and / or emission of cholesterol in cells; in some cases, nanostructures or compositions can be used to destroy cells; Examples of cancer cells that may be affected by the nanostructures and compositions described herein include those that have Bl type sweeping receptor (SR-B1), B-cell lymphoma cells, non-Hodgkin lymphoma cells, melanoma cells and / or others; In some embodiments, nanostructures can be mimics of natural high density lipoprotein (HDL). |