Meaning blood-brain barrier disruption
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blood-brain barrier disruption


The use of drugs to create openings between cells in the blood-brain barrier. The blood-brain barrier is a protective network of blood vessels and tissue that protects the brain from harmful substance [..]
Source: cancer.gov

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blood-brain barrier disruption


A network of blood vessels with closely spaced cells that makes it difficult for potentially toxic substances (such as anticancer drugs) to penetrate the blood vessel walls and enter the brain. Also called BBB.
Source: dana-farber.org




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