X-Message-Number: 30565
From: "Eisab" <>
Subject: Brain barrier break
Date: Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:18:53 -0500

>The technique uses small differences in pressure to make infused molecules 
>flow through solid tissue. This enables large >molecular weight molecules, 
>such as those used in drugs, to penetrate the brainstem. Researchers have 
>refined and >expanded the uses of CED during the past 8 years, but until 
>now, there has beenno way to track

Reference:

Lonser RR, Walbridge S, Garmestani K, Butman JA, Walters H, Vortmeyer AO, 
Morrison PF, Brechbiel MW, Oldfield EH. "Successful and safe perfusion of 
the primate brainstem with a macromolecule: in vivo magnetic resonance 
imaging of macromolecular distribution during infusion." Journal of 
Neurosurgery, Vol. 97, No. 4, October 2002, pp. 905-913.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/10/021003075553.htm

Eisab

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