Oct 2, 2022 09:03
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a robotic capsule called “RoboCap”, to deliver insulin directly to the intestines of diabetic patients, ending their suffering with painful injections, revolutionizing the field of medicine, and opening new therapeutic avenues to fight serious oral diseases.
The robotic capsule is about the size of a berry, made of biodegradable polymer and stainless steel components, and is inexpensive.
In animal tests, insulin permeability was increased more than 10-fold. Similar results were seen for vancomycin, an antibiotic usually given intravenously.
“When ingested, the gelatinous coating of RoboCap dissolves in the stomach,” Dr. Traverso said. The small intestine environment activates the RoboCap, which vibrates and rotates to clear mucus and promote mixing and precipitation of the drug payload in the small intestine, where drug absorption is likely.”
Source: agencies
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