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The study aims to improve targeted ultrasound imaging and chemotherapy using modified microbubbles that bypass traditional tumor targeting limitations.

June 7, 2026Acta BiomaterialiaOpen Access

Strain-Promoted Click Chemistry Boosts Microbubbles for Targeted Ultrasound Imaging and Cancer Chemotherapy

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XZXuanxuan ZhangZhejiang International Studies University YLYuejie LuZhejiang Chinese Medical University XWXiaojin WuZhejiang International Studies University

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Randomized trial demonstrates enhanced ultrasound imaging and targeted drug delivery using modified microbubbles, suggesting a new approach for cancer treatment.

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The study aims to improve targeted ultrasound imaging and chemotherapy using modified microbubbles that bypass traditional tumor targeting limitations.
Utilized dibenzocyclooctyne-functionalized microbubbles (MB-DBCO) for targeted delivery.
Applied strain-promoted azide–alkyne cycloaddition (SPAAC) to anchor microbubbles to tumor cells and vasculature.
Conducted in vivo studies on aggressive 4T1 tumor models to assess treatment efficacy.
MB-DBCO + US treatment resulted in profound tumor regression and extensive vascular depletion.
Achieved a 100% survival rate in aggressive 4T1 tumor models.
Significantly enhanced CAEUS sensitivity and specificity for tumor targeting.

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Zhang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a250a717def13d035e1a901 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2026.06.005

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Randomized trial demonstrates enhanced ultrasound imaging and targeted drug delivery using modified microbubbles, suggesting a new approach for cancer treatment.

Strain-Promoted Click Chemistry Boosts Microbubbles for Targeted Ultrasound Imaging and Cancer Chemotherapy

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Strain-Promoted Click Chemistry Boosts Microbubbles for Targeted Ultrasound Imaging and Cancer Chemotherapy

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