Cellular therapy to heal vascular tissue
US8048409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2510/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
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, in some embodiments in conjunction with a stent graft.
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