China's "pig semen eyedrop" could help deliver Alzheimer's treatment
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- Researchers have developed eye drops using pig semen-derived exosomes to deliver drugs deep into retinal tissue.
- The technology, led by Professor Zhang Yu, could help breach the blood-brain barrier for treating diseases like Alzheimer's.
- Originally targeting a rare childhood eye cancer called retinoblastoma, the method shows promise for drug delivery across biological barriers.
- Experts note the potential for broader applications, including improving treatments for conditions that are difficult to reach.
- Chinese scientists have previously used pig-derived innovations in medical breakthroughs, such as disguising tumors and performing organ transplants.