ULTRASOUND-ASSISTED GENE TRANSFER FOR TREATMENT OF XEROSTOMIA

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APP PUB NO 20160317613A1
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15144683

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Methods and compositions useful for gene transfer into a salivary gland are provided. In certain aspects, methods and compositions useful in the treatment of hyposalivation and/or xerostomia are provided. In particular aspects, methods may include contacting a salivary gland of a subject with a composition containing microbubbles and a non-viral expression vector containing a nucleic acid sequence encoding a water channel, and applying ultrasound to the salivary gland.

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ALLEGHENY-SINGER RESEARCH INSTITUTE320 EAST NORTH AVENUE 10TH FLOOR SOUTH TOWER PITTSBURGH PA 15212

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Passineau, Michael J Pittsburgh, US 6 15

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