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Method and apparatus for delivery of genes, enzymes and biological agents to tissue cells

  • US 20030073908A1
  • Filed: 10/04/2002
  • Published: 04/17/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/26/1996
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for treating a localized portion of body tissue comprising:

  • (a) inserting a needle apparatus in a body, said apparatus including at least one hollow core needle for delivering treatment fluid into said body;

    (b) guiding said needle apparatus to a target tissue in need of treatment, and said guiding including use of an imaging technique for viewing inside an area of tissue without physically invading said area; and

    (c) applying said treatment fluid to said target tissue through said needle apparatus;

    wherein said treatment fluid is selected from the group consisting of genes, viruses, proteins, inhibitors, tissue markers, bioabsorbable polymers and other biological agents and chemotherapeutic agents.

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