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Focused ultrasound: a Trojan horse to deliver chemotherapeutics across blood-tumor barrier.

Authors: Rehman G, Shafiq MM, Qadri HM, Khan ZM, Bashir A

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Introduction

Purpose other
Study Objective To evaluate focused ultrasound as a method to enhance delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs across the blood-tumor barrier.
Animal model / Human subject Not specified in the provided text.
Disease model glioma
MRI or image guidance method Not specified in the provided text
Targeted brain region(s) Not Specified
Cargo name and characteristics Not specified in the provided text
Route of administration Not applicable (no drug or cargo administered)

Outcomes and Safety

Summary of Outcomes Focused ultrasound transiently opens the blood-tumor barrier to enhance delivery and uptake of chemotherapeutic agents into tumors.
Duration of biological effect Not reported
Safety-related matter No safety issues or adverse effects are mentioned in the provided text.

Brain Region

Ultrasound Parameters

FUS Frequency not specified
FUS Intensity Not reported in provided text
FUS Pressure Not reported in provided text
FUS Mode not specified
Pulse duration Not reported
Duration of a single FUS session Not reported in the provided text.
Focal Characteristics Not specified
Treatment frequency Not specified

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