Optically-absorbing nanoparticles for enhanced tissue repair
US6685730B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 25, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB82Y5/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention is generally in the field of improved methods for the localized delivery of heat and the use thereof for the repair of tissue. The method involves localized induction of hyperthermia in tissue or materials by delivering nanoparticles to the tissue or materials and exposing the nanoparticles to an excitation source under conditions wherein they emit heat. The generation of heat effects the joining of the tissue or materials.
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