Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a type of chemical coating for pharmaceuticals that allows for the precise release of medication at the desired time and location within the body, as determined by the treating physician.
The degradation time of these chemical coatings will vary depending on a specific compound located between the layers of the coating. Until now, the treatment of diseases has often faced challenges due to medications absorbing into the body either too early or too late relative to the physician’s intentions.
The degradation time of these chemical coatings will vary depending on a specific compound located between the layers of the coating. Until now, the treatment of diseases has often faced challenges due to medications absorbing into the body either too early or too late relative to the physician’s intentions.
Experts believe that this chemical could potentially be used in the future to coat implantable devices in the body, such as screws, to minimize the risk of infection following surgery.
