Smart antioxidant-containing polymer responds to body chemistry, environment
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 15:00
in Health & Medicine
Oxidants found within living organisms are byproducts of metabolism and are essential to wound-healing and immunity. However, when their concentrations become too high, inflammation and tissue damage can occur. Engineers have now developed and tested a new drug-delivery system that senses high oxidant levels and responds by administering just the right amount of antioxidant to restore this delicate balance.