Methods of promoting angiogenesis using cerium oxide nanoparticles
US8951539B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P9/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods of using cerium oxide nanoparticles to promote angiogenesis are described. In a particular embodiment, a method of promoting angiogenesis in animal tissue comprises contacting the tissue with a composition comprising cerium oxide nanoparticles effective for stimulating proliferation of endothelial cells associated with the tissue.
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