Ultrasound-activated Delivery of Doxorubicin from Polymeric Micelles to Breast Cancer Cells

Authors

Philip D. Blood, Brigham Young University
Dr. William G. Pitt, Brigham Young University

Keywords

ultrasound, doxorubicin, polymeric micelles, breast cancer cells

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Chemical Engineering

Abstract

A major limitation to the effectiveness of cancer chemotherapy is the toxic side effects it has on normal tissues. Thus, it would be highly advantageous to develop a form of treatment that allows higher doses of drugs to be delivered to tumors without increasing the amount of drug absorbed by healthy tissues. To this end, various controlled drug delivery systems are being devised which aim to preferentially target cancerous tissue.

Recommended Citation

Blood, Philip D. and Pitt, Dr. William G. (2014) "Ultrasound-activated Delivery of Doxorubicin from Polymeric Micelles to Breast Cancer Cells," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 68.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/68