Novel drug carrier systems (IMAGE)

University of Delaware

Novel drug carrier systems

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UD's Kristi Kiick and colleagues are working to program novel drug carrier systems capable of delivering pain relief over varying timescales and temperatures. The researchers have the right material structure. Now they are exploring ways to trigger the system to release specific medications under particular conditions, such as by heating or cooling.

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Graphic illustration by Jeffrey C. Chase

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