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The Potential of Microbubbles as a Cancer Eradication Theranostic Agent

Author(s): Atul Chaudhary, Aseem Setia, Dilpreet Singh* and Sankha Bhattacharya*

Volume 10, Issue 3, 2022

Published on: 26 August, 2022

Page: [194 - 209] Pages: 16

DOI: 10.2174/2211738510666220615154841

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Abstract

Microbubbles are a new kind of delivery system that may be used to treat a variety of illnesses, including cancer. Microbubble is a non-invasive technology that uses microscopic gasfilled colloidal particle bubbles with a size range of less than 100 micrometres. This unique carrier has been used in a variety of applications in the last decade, ranging from basic targeting to ultrasound- mediated drug delivery. The oxygen in the microbubble lasts longer in the water. The drug release mechanism is highly regulated, since it releases the medication only in the appropriate areas, increasing the local impact while reducing drug toxicity. This carrier is exceptional in cancer medication delivery because of its sustained stability, encapsulation efficiency, and drug targeting. In this paper, we provide a comprehensive analysis of microbubble technology, including its manufacturing techniques and use in cancer medication delivery.

Keywords: Cancer, microbubbles, drug targeting, coaxial electrohydrodynamic atomisation, novel delivery, magnetic resonance imaging

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