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Low-frequency ultrasound triggers targeted drug delivery

08 Jul 2024 Tami Freeman
Nanocarriers release encapsulated drugs upon exposure to ultrasound
Targeted medication Nanocarriers made from polymeric shells filled with perfluorocarbon cores release encapsulated drugs upon exposure to ultrasound. (Courtesy: Matthew Wilson/Jan Kubanek)
Conventional medication is often limited by low drug effectiveness or intolerable side effects cause

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