Magnetic-targeted Carrier at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Magnetic-targeted Carrier? A tiny bead made from particles of iron and carbon that can be attached to an anticancer drug. A magnet applied from outside the body then can direct the drug to the tumor site. This can keep a larger dose of the drug at the tumor site for a longer period

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