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Table 2 Methods to deliver stem cells or drugs to the brain

From: Stem cell in alternative treatments for brain tumors: potential for gene delivery

 

Method

Indication

Physical

Intranasal delivery

Cells/Drugs

Surgical

Cells/Drugs

Ultrasound disruption

Cells/Drugs

Chemical

Lipidation, glycosylation

Drugs

 

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Drugs

  1. The table shows the use of specific methods to deliver cells and drugs to the brain [21, 22].