Less painful, more convenient antibody treatments

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Less painful, more convenient antibody treatments

Less painful, more convenient antibody treatments

Antibody treatments exist for many diseases, but require injections or IV infusions, which are painful, inconvenient and carry risks. Now, a team of researchers at the University of Connecticut has created a way to deliver multiple doses of antibodies over a period of weeks using a small...

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by Kim Krieger, University of Connecticut

Antibody treatments exist for many diseases, but require injections or IV infusions, which are painful, inconvenient and carry risks. Now, a team of researchers at the University of Connecticut has created a way to deliver multiple doses of antibodies over a period of weeks using a small, biodegradable skin patch instead.

"It solves a lot of problems," says Thanh Duc Nguyen, an associate professor in the department of mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering, a joint department between the UConn Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Engineering.

Antibody therapies have been successful in treating HIV, autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis, and certain types of cancer. But as Nguyen points out, administering antibody therapies can cause problems. Repeated injections can be painful, get infected, and scar veins. They also require a trained medical professional to administer, and the used needles are biohazardous waste.

cool, anything that makes things easier and faster in treatment of painful diseases and illnesses is welcome!

 

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