title: Ultrasound-mediated gene delivery.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The use of ultrasound with microbubbles raises the possibility of an efficient and safe gene delivery.
  
  
  METHODS
  This review summarizes the current state of the art of gene delivery by sonoporation under the following topics. First, the basic ultrasound parameters and the characteristics of microbubble in biological systems are discussed. Second, the extensions of sonoporation to other fields of gene delivery such as viral and non-viral vector are briefly reviewed. Finally, recent applications in an animal model for various diseases are introduced.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Information and comments on gene delivery by sonoporation or enhanced cell membrane permeability by means of ultrasound.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Ultrasound-mediated gene delivery combined with microbubble agents provides significant safety advantages over other methods of local gene delivery.
authors.affiliation: Paik Memorial Institute for Clinical Research, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan, South Korea.
authors.forename: Chang S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Yoon
authors.forename: Jeong H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Park
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004247:DNA / Q000008:administration & dosage; D018014:Gene Transfer Techniques; D005822:Genetic Vectors; D006801:Humans; D014465:Ultrasonics
chemical_list: D004247:DNA