Method and apparatus for applying heat to living tissue
US11753634B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2523/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of applying heat to living tissue mainly uses a device for performing heat treatment on at least a portion of the living tissue in high-low-high temperature steps. In high temperature step, the temperature of the at least a portion of the living tissue is heated and kept between 39-46° C., and the heating period is no longer than 30 minutes. In low temperature step, the at least a portion of the living tissue is cooled, and the low temperature period should not be greater than a natural cooling time interval. In addition, the low temperature period must also be shorter than the heating period. Thus, the present invention allows the abnormal cells to be selectively restored or apoptotic without damaging the normal cells.
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