Vesicle Fusion: A Size Dependant factor? The Role of Ultrasound in Manipulating Vesicle Size

Authors

Eric Richardson, Brigham Young University
Dr. Dixon Woodbury, Brigham Young University

Keywords

vesicle fusion, ultrasound, vesicle size, artificial vesicles, AV

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

Vesicles are microscopic spherical capsules that have many important applications in both medicine and biology. They are the cell’s primary vehicles for transporting proteins and other chemicals to and from organelles. In the last half century, artificial vesicles (AVs) have been manufactured to explore many biological mechanisms. More recently, AVs have been used as a drug-delivery tool on a microscopic level. This is a promising technique to fight life-threatening diseases such as cancer.

Recommended Citation

Richardson, Eric and Woodbury, Dr. Dixon (2013) "Vesicle Fusion: A Size Dependant factor? The Role of Ultrasound in Manipulating Vesicle Size," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1400.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1400