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Subdermal tissue remodeling using myostatin, methods and related systems

US8461108B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2009
Grant dateJun 11, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/244
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Systems and methods of tissue remodeling or altering a surface of a skin of a patient are provided. A method includes increasing myostatin activity in a target tissue. Methods can include increasing myostatin activity in a target tissue in addition to various tissue remodeling techniques, including cryogenic cooling of target tissue for tissue remodeling.

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