Drug-laden Nanobubbles (image)

University of Illinois College of Engineering

Caption

Bexarotene prodrug in nanobubble form is inserted directly into the tumor using a flexible catheter. Ultrasound ablation therapy to 'pop' the bubbles to release the agent.

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University of Illinois

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