Light-activated drug delivery (IMAGE)

Experimental Biology

Light-activated drug delivery

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A new light-activated drug delivery method could help confine arthritis treatments to the joints, greatly reducing side effects. The drug is activated using an external, low-power laser shown here with a person's finger (left) and the arthritic paw of a mouse (right).

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Victoria Wickenheisser

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