(VNF) - Scientists from the Institute of Material Science (IMS) under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology have successfully produced the Nano FGC complex, an advanced material to produce medicine for cancer treatment and prevention, a seminar heard in Hanoi on October 11^th.

Nano FGC complex is a new material to produce medicine for cancer treatment and prevention.

According to Dr. Ha Phuong Thu from the IMS, yellow turmeric, scientifically known as Curcuma longa, has long been used as a traditional cure, however, it brings about low efficiency as curcumin is difficult to dissolve in water, due to its low absorption rate.

Starting from that shortcoming, Thu and her colleagues worked to apply nano technology to produce Nano FGC complex, utilizing natural materials found in Vietnam.

A representative from the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology transfers the Nano FGC complex to the CVI Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Company at the seminar. (Photo: nhandan.com.vn)

Nano FGC complex has been transferred to the CVI Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Company to successfully produce Cumar Gold Kare, a supplement diatery for cancer patients in Vietnam.

Nano FGC complex contains three main active elements – Curcumin from Curcuma Longa, Fucoidan from seaweed and Saponin NotoGingseng from NotoGingseng.

“The FGC complex contains elements that help kill free radicals, preventing cancer, healing injuries and boosting the body’s immunization system. The combined complex would have outstanding results compared with separate use of each material,” Prof. Dao Van Phan, former head of the Hanoi Pharmacy University’s Pharmaceutical Faculty, said.

Cumar Gold Kare has been tested at the National Medical Institute, showing good results in inhibiting the development of cancer cells and boosting some immune cells, especially lung, liver and throat cancers, Dr. Nguyen Tien Linh from the National Medical Institute said.

At the event, scientists said the research marked an important step in applying nanotechnology to the medical and pharmaceutical industries in Vietnam. Nano FGC complex will help increase cancer treatment rate, which currently is between 30-40 per cent, bringing new hope for cancer patients in Vietnam.

In 2013, the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology successfully applied nanotechnology to produce Nano Curcumin from local yellow turmeric, commonly known as Curcuma longa — a substance that can help cure cancer in Vietnam.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Health, Vietnam reported some 150,000 new cancer cases, with 75,000 people being killed by cancer every year./.

Compiled by VNF