Magnetic fields drive drug-loaded nanoparticles to reduce blood vessel blockages in an animal study
Friday, May 7, 2010 - 23:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists and engineers have used uniform magnetic fields to drive iron-bearing nanoparticles to metal stents in injured blood vessels, where the particles deliver a drug payload that successfully prevents blockages in those vessels. In this animal study, the novel technique achieved better results at a lower dose than conventional non-magnetic stent therapy.