Chinese researchers use microbubbles to shrink aggressive liver tumours: paper
Chinese researchers have found a safe way to shrink advanced tumours from an aggressive form of liver cancer, an advance that could see microbubbles used to enhance current treatments. The tiny gas-filled bubbles, typically a few micrometres in diameter, were originally designed as contrast agents in ultrasound imaging, but scientists have recently been exploring their therapeutic potential.…
Chinese researchers used microbubbles to shrink aggressive liver tumours, as per a recently published paper. These microbubbles, typically designed as contrast agents in ultrasound imaging, were found to enhance localised treatment approaches in cancer patients when combined with ultrasound treatment. The study, conducted by researchers from Guangdong Medical University and Huzhou Central Hospital, found that tumour sizes reduced significantly in patients who received the combined therapy compared to those who only received standard therapy.
The researchers noted that the treatment improved local blood flow and reduced tumour hypoxia, which can drive aggressive growth and resistance to treatment. However, the study did not show a statistically significant difference in the overall response rate between the treatment and control groups. The researchers suggested that further trials should be conducted to establish standardised protocols for the treatment.
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