Hydrogel (IMAGE)

Nanyang Technological University

Hydrogel

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The therapeutic approach developed by NTU Singapore starts with an injection of a specially developed hydrogel using an insulin needle, into a fat deposit directly under the skin. After the hydrogel is injected, near infrared light is then shone on the site of injection. This activates the gel’s fat-burning ability.

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NTU Singapore

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