Targeted microbubbles for controlled cancer treatment
10 Dec 2020 Share: Targeted cancer treatment just got a navigation system. A research team from Leeds has successfully wrapped what might otherwise be toxic anti-cancer agent in what are effectively pre-programmed microbubbles. Drug-laden microbubbles are attracted to the site of the tumour using specialist antibodies before being popped to release a targeted and highly precise dose using a pulse of ultrasound. Image: Microbubbles carry the anticancer drug to the site of the tumour. Antibodies attached to the microbubbles are attracted to the growth hormone found around cancer cells....
Source: labnews.co.uk