Warming effect on miriplatin–lipiodol suspension for potential use as a chemotherapeutic agent for transarterial chemoembolization of hepatocellular carcinoma: <i>In vitro</i> study

Abstract

The viscosity and injection pressure through microcatheters of MPT/LPD was confirmed to reduce significantly as the temperature is elevated. MPT/LPD warmed to 40°C has half viscosity as that at room temperature and is considered suitable for clinical use. Warming MPT/LPD may have potential to facilitate the procedure of TACE for HCC.