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Why are most therapeutic drugs unable to cross the blood brain barrier?
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∙ 14y ago
The blood-brain barrier is an actual filter. Most molecules are too big to squeeze through it! This protects the delicate brain cells from a lot of toxins and poisons. It also keeps some chemicals inside the brain, where they can act to the most good.
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