Neuromodulation to modulate glymphatic clearance
US11426577B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37516
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides materials and methods for using electrical stimulation to treat a mammal having a proteinopathy (e.g., neurodegenerative diseases) or at risk of developing a proteinopathy are provided. For example, the present invention provides materials and methods for modulating glymphatic clearance (e.g., enhancing glymphatic clearance) of pathogenic proteins.
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