Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
May 2014
Patent Number
8738125
Abstract
A device and related methodologies to deliver molecules to the cells that comprise any tissues. The invention includes a catheter-based electrode and methods for its use for the delivery of molecules to cardiac tissue, blood vessels, other tissues/organs that can be accessed through a luminal tissue, and luminal tissues. The invention is also a non-catheter based electrode for performing the same functions. In certain embodiments the electrode utilizes a segmented electrode array wherein each electrode is separately addressable by a source of electricity.
Application Number
12/059,068
Recommended Citation
Heller, Richard; Marshall, William; and Jaroszeski, Mark J., "Devices and methods for delivering molecules to the heart with electric fields" (2014). USF Patents. 123.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/123
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
03/31/2008
Primary/U.S. Class
604/21
