Octopus-Inspired 3D Micro-LEDs Pave the Way for Selective Pancreatic Cancer Therapy​ (IMAGE)

The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

Octopus-Inspired 3D Micro-LEDs Pave the Way for Selective Pancreatic Cancer Therapy​

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<Overall concept of 3D Shape-morphing micro-LEDs (SMLEDs). The 3D long-term, low-intensity photodynamic therapy (PDT) system attaches to the pancreatic surface, ensuring stable and continuous light delivery. Initially maintaining a 2D structure, the system morphs into a 3D structure upon implantation to conform to the shape of the pancreas. In in vivo experiments, the device maintained stable adhesion without detachment for four weeks and reduced the pancreatic tumor size by 64%.>

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