Abstract
The oscillation of microbubbles has long been hypothesized to provide the opportunity to enhance gene delivery as a result of changes in membrane permeability; however, translationally-relevant therapeutic protocols have not yet been realized. We sought to develop and validate a protocol to transfect endogenous mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) via the local injection of plasmids and microbubbles and the application of ultrasound. We apply this therapy in a pre-clinical model to solve an important clinical problem - that of healing segmental bone defects. More than two million bone-grafting procedures are performed each year using autografts or allografts and these standard of care therapies have substantial disadvantages.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2017 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2017 |
Publisher | IEEE Computer Society |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781538633830 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 31 Oct 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 2017 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2017 - Washington, United States Duration: 6 Sep 2017 → 9 Sep 2017 |
Publication series
Name | IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS |
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Volume | 0 |
ISSN (Print) | 1948-5719 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1948-5727 |
Conference
Conference | 2017 IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, IUS 2017 |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Washington |
Period | 6/09/17 → 9/09/17 |
Bibliographical note
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