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Method of treatment using electroporation mediated delivery of drugs and genes

US5993434A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1995
Grant dateNov 30, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12M35/02
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for in vivo electrotherapy, or electroporation-mediated therapy, using a needle array apparatus is provided. Treatment of tumors with a combination of electroporation using the apparatus of the invention, and a chemotherapeutic agent, caused regression of tumors in vivo.

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