Drug-delivery system (IMAGE)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Drug-delivery system

Caption

The drug-delivery system includes an actuator that repeatedly inflates and deflates the device for five minutes every 12 hours. This mechanical deflection prevents immune cells from accumulating around the device.

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Courtesy of the researchers

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