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Ultrasound triggered microbubbles enhance the diagnosis and therapy of colorectal cancer.

Qingyun Wang, Yun Gong, Shengguo Zao, Feng Sun, Jiaping Wang, Yongping Lu

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Review in Discover nano, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Qingyun WangDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery II, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, 650000, China.
Yun GongDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery II, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, 650000, China.
Shengguo ZaoDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery II, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, 650000, China.
Feng SunDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery II, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, 650000, China. SunFeng1971@163.com.
Jiaping WangRadiology Department, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, 650000, Yunnan, China. jiapingwang12@163.com.
Yongping LuUltrasound Department, Yunnan University Affiliated Hospital, Kunming, 650021, Yunnan, China. luyongpingahynu@126.com.

Funding

The Joint Special Project of the Yunnan Provincial Department of Science and Technology and Kunming Medical University 202501AY070001-030
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

As an emerging integrated diagnostic and therapeutic platform, ultrasound-triggered microbubbles (UTMBs) have demonstrated significant potential in the treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC). This article introduces the different types of UTMBs, including micron-sized bubbles, nanobubbles, and nanodroplets) and describes their respective structural characteristics. These characteristics directly influence the behavior and function of UTMBs in vivo. The mechanisms underlying UTMB-mediated tumor therapy are systematically summarized, including physical effects (such as cavitation, acoustic streaming, and thermal effects), modulation of the tumor microenvironment (TME), and synergistic interactions with therapeutic agents. In addition, the diagnostic applications of UTMBs in CRC are discussed, including contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) imaging, molecular marker detection, and monitoring of treatment response. The potential applications of UTMBs in chemotherapy sensitization, immunotherapy synergy, and gene therapy are further highlighted. Finally, the challenges and limitations of UTMBs in CRC diagnosis and treatment are analyzed, and future development directions are outlined. This review aims to provide a comprehensive reference and guidance for further research and clinical translation.

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Action mechanismColorectal cancerDiagnosisTherapyTumor microenvironmentUltrasound-triggered microbubbles

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PMID42758360
PMCPMC13588998

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