Published in Genetics and Environmental Health Week, January 18th, 2006
Study 1: Researchers in Germany conducted a study that reported gas-filled microparticles (GFMP) and sonoporation are effective against tumors.
"To evaluate the feasibility of gene delivery mediated with diagnostic ultrasound and plasmid DNA (pDNA) encapsulated in GFMP in rodent tumor models, this study was performed according to a protocol approved by the regional animal research committee."
"The model plasmid UT651 (pUT651) that contained the Escherichia coli LacZ gene for beta-galactosidase was used to demonstrate the feasibility of...
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