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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2012
Filed:
May. 19, 2009
Deepak Ramesh Thakker, Blaine, MN (US);
Carl A. Schu, Plymouth, MN (US);
Eric Neal Burright, Eagan, MN (US);
Paul W. Wacnik, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Jennifer M. Heisel, Princeton, MN (US);
Lothar Krinke, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Deepak Ramesh Thakker, Blaine, MN (US);
Carl A. Schu, Plymouth, MN (US);
Eric Neal Burright, Eagan, MN (US);
Paul W. Wacnik, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Jennifer M. Heisel, Princeton, MN (US);
Lothar Krinke, Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
The instant invention provides a method for improving efficiency of RNA delivery to cells. The method comprises applying a low strength electric field to the cells and then after a certain time period, administering the ribonucleic acid sequence to the cells. Devices, kits, and RNA molecules suitable for delivery and devices suitable for practicing the disclosed methods are also provided.