Ultrasound neuromodulation as a new brain therapy

R Beisteiner, M Hallett, AM Lozano - Advanced Science, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Within the last decade, ultrasound has been “rediscovered” as a technique for brain
therapies. Modern technologies allow focusing ultrasound through the human skull for …

[HTML][HTML] Sonogenetics: recent advances and future directions

T Liu, MH Choi, J Zhu, T Zhu, J Yang, N Li, Z Chen… - Brain Stimulation, 2022 - Elsevier
Sonogenetics refers to the use of genetically encoded, ultrasound-responsive mediators for
noninvasive and selective control of neural activity. It is a promising tool for studying neural …

Sonogenetic control of mammalian cells using exogenous Transient Receptor Potential A1 channels

M Duque, CA Lee-Kubli, Y Tufail, U Magaram… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Ultrasound has been used to non-invasively manipulate neuronal functions in humans and
other animals. However, this approach is limited as it has been challenging to target specific …

Ultrasound meets the cell membrane: for enhanced endocytosis and drug delivery

Z Wen, C Liu, Z Teng, Q Jin, Z Liao, X Zhu, S Huo - Nanoscale, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Endocytosis plays a crucial role in drug delivery for precision therapy. As a non-invasive and
spatiotemporal-controllable stimulus, ultrasound (US) has been utilized for improving drug …

[HTML][HTML] Focused ultrasound neuromodulation of the spleen activates an anti-inflammatory response in humans

S Zanos, D Ntiloudi, J Pellerito, R Ramdeo, J Graf… - Brain Stimulation, 2023 - Elsevier
Focused ultrasound stimulation (FUS) activates mechanosensitive ion channels and is
emerging as a method of noninvasive neuromodulation. In preclinical studies, FUS of the …

[HTML][HTML] “Genetic scissors” CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing cutting-edge biocarrier technology for bone and cartilage repair

C Li, Y Du, T Zhang, H Wang, Z Hou, Y Zhang, W Cui… - Bioactive Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
CRISPR/Cas9 is a revolutionary genome editing technology with the tremendous
advantages such as precisely targeting/shearing ability, low cost and convenient operation …

Personalized depth‐specific neuromodulation of the human primary motor cortex via ultrasound

S Bao, H Kim, NB Shettigar, Y Li… - The Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Non‐invasive brain stimulation has the potential to boost neuronal plasticity in the primary
motor cortex (M1), but it remains unclear whether the stimulation of both superficial and …

The principles and promising future of sonogenetics for precision medicine

P Wu, Z Liu, W Tao, Y Lai, G Yang, L Yuan - Theranostics, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Sonogenetics is an emerging medical technology that uses acoustic waves to control cells
through sonosensitive mediators (SSMs) that are genetically encoded, thus remotely and …

Ultrasound‐Activated Piezoelectric Nanoparticles Trigger Microglia Activity Against Glioblastoma Cells

M Montorsi, C Pucci, D De Pasquale… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is the most aggressive brain cancer, characterized by a
rapid and drug‐resistant progression. GBM “builds” around its primary core a genetically …

[HTML][HTML] The relationship between parameters and effects in transcranial ultrasonic stimulation.

T Nandi, BR Kop, KB Pauly, CJ Stagg, L Verhagen - Brain Stimulation, 2024 - Elsevier
Transcranial ultrasonic stimulation (TUS) is rapidly gaining traction for non-invasive human
neuromodulation, with a pressing need to establish protocols that maximise …