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Auditory nerve protection and re-growth

US7700111B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 2003
Grant dateApr 20, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/36038
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the protection and restoration of hearing. In particular, the present invention relates to treatments to facilitate the protection and re-growth of the auditory nerve. The present invention further provides methods of preventing hair cell loss and the accompanying loss in hearing. The present invention thus provides novel interventions for a variety of hearing impairments.

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