Electroporation

Electroporation is a simple biophysical phenomenon in which an electrical pulse is used to create temporary pores in cell membranes, thereby increasing the permeability of the cell membrane. This technique enables the entry of small molecules and large molecules, such as proteins, DNA, and RNA, into the cell cytoplasm.

 

Electrochemotherapy

Electrochemotherapy (ECT) is a cancer treatment that combines chemotherapy with electric pulses to enhance the absorption of drugs by tumor cells. Short electrical pulses temporarily open the cell membranes through electroporation, allowing more of the drug, such as bleomycin, to enter cancer cells.

 

Electrochemotherapy in Veterinary Medicine

Electrochemotherapy (ECT) is a minimally invasive technique that has shown promising results in veterinary oncology, offering new hope for companion animals and livestock with various types of tumors.