Tissue electroperforation for enhanced drug delivery and diagnostic sampling
US7133717B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2021 |
Classification
- 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 said membrane with an electric current from an array of treatment electrodes; and utilizing a driving force to move said molecule through said perforated membrane.
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