Cellular therapy to heal vascular tissue
US7387645B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/077
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention encompasses methods and apparatus for minimizing the risks inherent in endovascular grafting for blood vessel therapy and repair. The invention involves delivering adult stem cells, embryonic stem cells, progenitor cells, fibroblasts, or smooth muscle cells to the diseased blood vessel.
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