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Enhancement of bioavailability by use of focused energy delivery to a target tissue

US6066123A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 1998
Grant dateMay 23, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2090/374
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Targeted tissue in vivo is altered using focused energy to specifically control endothelial permeability and interstitial integrity. Image guidance may be used in combination with physical energy deposition to facilitate the targeted delivery of materials. The method of the invention serves as a platform for delivering pharmaceutical agents, nucleic acids, proteins, liposomes, etc. to cells.

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