Magnetic targeting and ultrasound mediated drug delivery: benefits, limitations and combination.

This paper reviews the uses of magnetism and ultrasound in therapeutic delivery applications. Emphasis is placed upon magnetic nanoparticles and microbubble ultrasound contrast agents. The underlying physical principles, history, key developments and limitations of these techniques for drug and gene...

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Main Authors: Owen, J, Pankhurst, Q, Stride, E
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012