Tissue electroperforation for enhanced drug delivery
US7113821B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/306
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method and a device for transporting a molecule through a mammalian barrier membrane of at least one layer of cells comprising the steps of: ablating the membrane with an electric current from a treatment electrode; and utilizing a driving force to move the molecule through the perforated membrane.
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