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Biocompatible focused ultrasound delivers cancer drugs on target

06 Oct 2023 Tami Freeman
Controlled cargo release using focused ultrasound
Controlled release The vial on the left contains a solution with a fluorescent pigment bound within a mechanophore. In the vial on the right, the pigment has been released from the mechanophore by exposure to focused ultrasound. (Courtey: Caltech)
Remote control of chemical reactions in biological environments could enable a diverse range of medi

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