BBC RADIO MANCHESTER: Brain-blood barrier

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Research from the University has been covered by BBC Radio Manchester [no link available]. Scientists led by Prof Stewart Allan have discovered that the brain-blood barrier, which usually prevents drugs entering the brain, can be penetrated by liposomes soon after a stroke. It is hoped this could act as a new delivery system for crucial drugs to treat the effects of a stroke early on.

Period11 Nov 2019

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  • TitleBBC Radio Manchester
    Media name/outletBBC Radio Manchester
    Media typeRadio
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date11/11/19
    DescriptionResearch from the University has been covered by BBC Radio Manchester [no link available]. Scientists led by Prof Stewart Allan have discovered that the brain-blood barrier, which usually prevents drugs entering the brain, can be penetrated by liposomes soon after a stroke. It is hoped this could act as a new delivery system for crucial drugs to treat the effects of a stroke early on.
    PersonsStuart Allan
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Keywords

  • stroke
  • medicine