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Stimulation of a nerve supplying the spleen

US11446502B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GALVANI BIOELECTRONICS LIMITED · GB

Inventors

Matteo Donega · Far Bletchley, GB
Daniel John Chew · Far Bletchley, GB
Isha Gupta · Far Bletchley, GB

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 20, 2018
Grant date	Sep 20, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 20, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B5/318
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Stimulation of neural activity in a nerve supplying the spleen, wherein the nerve is associated with a neurovascular bundle, can modulate pro- and anti-inflammatory molecules levels, thereby reducing inflammation and providing ways of treating inflammatory disorders. The invention provides improved ways of treating inflammatory disorders which minimize off-target effects.

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