System and method for the activation of active ion transporters without the consumption of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecules for the treatment of muscle fatigue
US12179020B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01T23/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method to control the Na/K pumps for the treatment or prevention of muscle fatigue by applying a synchronization modulation electric field that is effective in synchronizing the Na/K pumps down to individual steps throughout the pumping cycle, thereby synthesizing one ATP for each pumping cycle. The generated ATP molecule compensates the ATP consumed in extrusion of 3 Na ions and pumping 2 K ions such that the net-consumption of ATP for the Na/K pumps controlled by the system and method of the present invention is significantly reduced, theoretically to zero, thereby providing an effective treatment for muscle fatigue.
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