[Recent advances in the applications of ultrasonic microbubbles as gene or drug vectors]

Yao Xue Xue Bao. 2009 Sep;44(9):961-6.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

With the research and application of the new ultrasound microbubble contrast agents, ultrasonic microbubbles can not only help to image, but they can also be used as genes or drug carriers. The microbubbles as genes or drug carriers can pass across the endothelial cell barrier and release genes and drug under the action of ultrasound field, which achieve target treatment effect. Based on the relevant materials, the bioeffects, early successes with gene and drug delivery, and potential clinical applications are reviewed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Drug Carriers*
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Genetic Vectors*
  • Microbubbles*
  • Nanostructures
  • Ultrasonics

Substances

  • Drug Carriers