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Low level light therapy for enhancement of neurologic function by altering axonal transport rate

US9993659B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2010
Grant dateJun 12, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/0659
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods of altering the rate of axonal transport are provided in several embodiments. Some embodiments alter axonal transport in a patient in need of an enhancement of axonal transport to alleviate symptoms of a disease or injury. The methods further include delivering electromagnetic radiation to at least one portion of the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nervous system of a patient sufficient to effect an alteration in axonal transport in the patient.

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