Beetle feet inspire drug delivery patches

Researchers in Taiwan have developed a drug delivery plaster mimicking the wet adhesion of beetle feet.

The micropillar patch sticks to test surfaces and releases anti-inflammatory drugs in a controlled manner. Drug delivery patches are already is use for medical conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and helping people to quit smoking.

Read the full article by Sonja Hampelin Chemistry World
 
Chen-Yi Tsai and Cheng-Chung ChangJ. Mater. Chem. B, 2013, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C3TB20735H
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