Microneedles are promising devices for painless drug delivery with minimal side effects

(University of Helsinki) A recent study from the University of Helsinki monitors the breakthrough progresses in the development of microneedles for immunotherapy and discusses the challenges regarding their production. Researchers suggest using microneedles for immunotherapy due to the high abundance of immune cells under the skin. The aim is to vaccinate or treat different diseases, such as cancer and autoimmune disorders, with minimal invasiveness and side effects.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news