Microbubble-Enhanced Focused Ultrasound for Infiltrating Gliomas

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Abstract
Infiltrating gliomas are challenging to treat, as the blood-brain barrier significantly impedes the success of therapeutic interventions. While some clinical trials for high-grade gliomas have shown promise, patient outcomes remain poor. Microbubble-enhanced focused ultrasound (MB-FUS) is a rapidly evolving technology with demonstrated safety and efficacy in opening the blood-brain barrier across various disease models, including infiltrating gliomas. Initially recognized for its role in augmenting drug delivery, the potential of MB-FUS to augment liquid biopsy and immunotherapy is gaining research momentum. In this review, we will highlight recent advancements in preclinical and clinical studies that utilize focused ultrasound to treat gliomas and discuss the potential future uses of image-guided precision therapy using focused ultrasound.
Funding Information
  • National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health (T32CA154274, IRG-18-160-16)
  • Department of Neurosurgery, University of Maryland School of Medicine (T32CA154274, IRG-18-160-16)
  • American Cancer Society (T32CA154274, IRG-18-160-16)

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