Scholarly Works, School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences

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    Burst sine wave electroporation (B-SWE) for expansive blood–brain barrier disruption and controlled non-thermal tissue ablation for neurological disease
    Campelo, Sabrina N.; Salameh, Zaid S.; Arroyo, Julio P.; May, James L.; Altreuter, Sara O.; Hinckley, Jonathan; Davalos, Rafael V.; Rossmeisl, John H. Jr. (AIP Publishing, 2024-05-30)
    The blood–brain barrier (BBB) limits the efficacy of treatments for malignant brain tumors, necessitating innovative approaches to breach the barrier. This study introduces burst sine wave electroporation (B-SWE) as a strategic modality for controlled BBB disruption without extensive tissue ablation and compares it against conventional pulsed square wave electroporation-based technologies such as high-frequency irreversible electroporation (H-FIRE). Using an in vivo rodent model, B-SWE and H-FIRE effects on BBB disruption, tissue ablation, and neuromuscular contractions are compared. Equivalent waveforms were designed for direct comparison between the two pulsing schemes, revealing that B-SWE induces larger BBB disruption volumes while minimizing tissue ablation. While B-SWE exhibited heightened neuromuscular contractions when compared to equivalent H-FIRE waveforms, an additional low-dose B-SWE group demonstrated that a reduced potential can achieve similar levels of BBB disruption while minimizing neuromuscular contractions. Repair kinetics indicated faster closure post B-SWE-induced BBB disruption when compared to equivalent H-FIRE protocols, emphasizing B-SWE’s transient and controllable nature. Additionally, finite element modeling illustrated the potential for extensive BBB disruption while reducing ablation using B-SWE. B-SWE presents a promising avenue for tailored BBB disruption with minimal tissue ablation, offering a nuanced approach for glioblastoma treatment and beyond.