Chinese researchers use microbubbles to shrink aggressive liver tumours: paper

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Chinese researchers have developed a novel technique using microbubbles to shrink advanced liver tumors, potentially improving treatment for aggressive liver cancer. These microbubbles, originally used as ultrasound contrast agents, show promising therapeutic benefits according to a recent Scientific Reports paper.

Chinese researchers have found a safe way to shrink advanced tumours from an aggressive form of liver cancer, an advance that could see microbubbles used to enhance current treatments. The tiny gas-filled bubbles, typically a few micrometres in diameter, were originally designed as contrast agents in ultrasound imaging, but scientists have recently been exploring their therapeutic potential. According to a paper published by the peer-reviewed Scientific Reports on July 19, the study compared...