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Method, device and kit for performing gene therapy

  • US 6,135,976 A
  • Filed: 09/25/1998
  • Issued: 10/24/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/25/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for performing gene therapy on a selected section of a body lumen comprising:

  • placing within a selected section of the body lumen a catheter including one or more expandable members for occluding sections of the body lumen proximal and/or distal to the selected section;

    occluding sections of the body lumen proximal and/or distal to the selected section of the body lumen;

    delivering a gene therapy composition into the selected section of the body lumen; and

    delivering ultrasound to the selected section of the body lumen for a period of time in the presence of the gene therapy composition under conditions where the ultrasound causes cavitation of cells in the selected section.

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