Microbubble and targeted anti cancer agent delivery (IMAGE)

University of Leeds

Microbubble and targeted anti cancer agent delivery

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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. Once in situ, an ultrasound device is used to burst the bubbles, releasing the drug.

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Please credit: Graphic: Dr Sunjie Ye, University of Leeds/Theranostics

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Please credit: Graphic: Dr Sunjie Ye, University of Leeds/Theranostics

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