Porous Silicon Microparticles (IMAGE)

Houston Methodist

Porous Silicon Microparticles

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The porous silicon microparticles are about 1 micrometer in diameter. The hollow channels within each microparticle can be loaded with antigens -- such as HER2 -- that can help train the immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells overexpressing HER2.

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Haifa Shen lab

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