Breakthrough in Drug Delivery: Scientists Develop a Blood-Nerve Barrier
Scientists have made an exciting breakthrough in drug delivery: a new technique that allows them to deliver drugs directly to the brain via a blood-nerve barrier. This technique, developed by researchers at the University of Toronto, could revolutionize how drugs are delivered to the brain and potentially treat a wide range of neurological disorders.
The team of researchers has developed a method to deliver molecules to the brain using a blood-nerve barrier, which acts as a gatekeeper for chemical signals between the brain and the body. By utilizing this barrier, drugs can be delivered directly to the brain and bypass the body’s natural defense mechanisms, making it easier for drugs to reach their target and exert their therapeutic effects. This could be a game changer for treating conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and stroke.
source: Phys.org