Noninvasive drug delivery to the brain.
Although brain-targeted delivery of pharmaceuticals can be achieved by direct introduction of the drug into the CNS, the techniques available for accomplishing this are associated with various medical risks which are unacceptably high. Methods for noninvasive delivery of pharmacologically active agents to the brain are discussed with emphasis placed on chemical delivery systems.
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Pharmatec, Inc., Alachua, FL 32615.
D001812:Blood-Brain Barrier / Q000187:drug effects*; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007260:Infusion Pumps