DNA programmed nanorobot functionalized with aptamers for targeting and binding to protein biomarkers expressed on the tumor-associated endothelial cells. The attached antibodies are the key for the mechanism to open the tubular-origami shape and performing of massive blood coagulation at the tumor site.

 
 
  Part of: Loukanov A, Kuribara A, Filipov C, Nikolova S (2022) Theranostic nanomachines for cancer treatment. Pharmacia 69(2): 285-293. https://doi.org/10.3897/pharmacia.69.e80595