Wireless electroporation utilizes electromagnetic waves to induce pores in cells in a target volume, enabling local uptake of therapeutic molecules

HHC Medical explainer

Wireless electroporation utilizes electromagnetic waves to induce pores in cells in a target volume, enabling local uptake of therapeutic molecules

HHC Medical explainer

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Our device generates electromagnetic waves, focused to the target region.

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A therapy is supplied systemically or locally before the treatment to make the therapeutic molecules available in the target region.

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At the targeted site, electromagnetic waves are of such intensity, that cells will be electroporated, creating pores in the cell membrane.

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Through the pores, the therapeutic molecules will enter by simple diffusion. Minutes after the treatment is finalized, the pores will close, leaving the cell in a healthy state.

Wireless electroporation is buildon the fundament of an established biophysical phenomenon

Invasive electroporation is a robust and well-known transfection mechanism used since the 1960's in laboratories all over the world. The first human clinical trial using electroporation is dated back to 1993. Invasive electroporation is already used in 20 clinical trials for delivering genetic therapies.

Gene therapy needs a paradigm shift

Unlocking the true potential of gene therapy demands a fundamental change. Current limitations in delivery, effectiveness and safety are holding back the full realization of gene therapy’s disease-curing capabilities.

Existing non-viraldelivery challenges

  • Low efficiency
  • Temporary expression
  • Material-related toxicities
  • Poor targeted delivery

Viral delivery challenges

  • Immunogenicity
  • Complex and costly
  • Tissue biodistribution
  • Payload limitations

Platform advantages

Improved safety

Wireless electroporation provides enhanced specificity and eliminates immunogenicity risks, elevating the safety profile of gene therapies

Excellent translation

Electroporation is renowned for its consistent performance across cells, animals, and humans, offering a high level of predictability in drug delivery across species.

Diverse payloads

Wireless electroporation is payload agnostic, capable of delivering a wide range of molecules—from RNA and DNA to substances up to 2000 kDa—in a versatile manner.

Gentle treatment

Wireless electroporation provides enhanced specificity and eliminates immunogenicity risks, elevating the safety profile of gene therapies