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Transdermal Delivery
Research reports on transdermal delivery from Royal Institute of Technology provide new insights
April 9th, 2008
New research, 'Painless drug delivery through microneedle-based transdermal patches featuring active infusion,' is the subject of a report. According to recent research from Stockholm, Sweden, "This paper presents the first microneedle-based transdermal patch with integrated active dispensing functionality. The electrically controlled system consists of a low-cost dosing and actuation unit capable of controlled release of liquid in the microliter range at low flow-rates and minimally invasive, side-opened, microneedles." "The system was successfully tested in vivo by insulin administration to diabetic rats. Active infusion of insulin at 2 mul/h was compared to passive,...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-04-09)
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