|
|
|
Philips Research - Download Pictures
Ultrasound-mediated gene therapy
If you want to download high-resolution versions of the pictures,
please click at the hyperlink below the thumbnail.
The use of the
pictures is free but in publications the source of these pictures must
be mentioned. The source can be found below the caption of the
pictures. |
|
|
|
|
42 x 42 cm, 300 dpi, 3 MB
Schematic representation of the ultrasound technique
called sonoporation that will be researched by Philips
and GlyGenix Therapeutics for the targeted delivery of
genes*.
Sonoporation involves the use of microbubbles that are
co-injected into the bloodstream along with the
therapeutic genes. When they arrive at the target organ,
the microbubbles are subjected to high-intensity focused
ultrasound causing them to rupture. This increases the
permeability of the blood vessel wall and cell walls in
the underlying tissue and facilitates the local uptake
of the therapeutic genes.
*Please note that the various components have not been
drawn to scale.
Graphic: Philips
|
|
|
|
|
