Ever wondered how medications find their way to the right spot in your body? Chinese researchers have developed a groundbreaking electronic patch—a smart "organ band-aid"—that promises to revolutionize drug delivery.
This ultra-thin patch, as thin as a regular sheet of paper, attaches directly to an organ. By combining flexible electronics with advanced micro-nano processing, the device creates a tiny high-energy pathway for drugs, ensuring they reach their targeted area swiftly and safely.
Professor Chang Lingqian of Beihang University explains, "It's like creating a highway for drug delivery." Operating at low voltage, the patch gently perforates cell membranes through nano-pores, which accelerates precise drug transport while minimizing potential harm to healthy tissues.
Already showing success in medical aesthetics and skin trauma repair, this innovation holds great promise for addressing major health challenges such as cancer and severe injuries. The study, published in Nature on April 30, signals a significant leap forward in therapeutic technology.
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Chinese researchers develop 'organ band-aid' for precise drug delivery
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