Micro-Sub Drug Delivery Vehicles
Powered by Bubbles and Nano-Motors Source: UNSW Artist Concept Very Promising Targeted Drug Delivery System Researchers at the University of South Wales, in Sydney Australia, have developed a new technology for targeted drug delivery inside the human body. They've invented a tiny sub powered by bubbles and nano-motors to deliver medicine. Nano drug vehicles are a big avenue of research and development globally. But the question has been how to target drugs inside the body most effectively and how to power the delivery vehicle. This new and unique approach is based on how military submarines sink below the surface and rise. Nano Drug Delivery Vehicle The microscopic subs are made of metal organic frameworks that contain a bioactive enzyme and targeted drugs. The enzyme reacts with blood, creates gas bubbles which the sub can capture or release to get to its targeted destination inside the body. More testing needs to be done but the resear...