Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Encapsulated PC12 cell transplants for treatment of Parkinson's disease
- Patent Title (中): 封装PC12细胞移植治疗帕金森病
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Application No.: US296967Application Date: 1994-08-26
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Publication No.: US5853385APublication Date: 1998-12-29
- Inventor: Dwaine F. Emerich , Patrick Aebischer , Jeffrey H. Kordower
- Applicant: Dwaine F. Emerich , Patrick Aebischer , Jeffrey H. Kordower
- Applicant Address: RI Lincoln
- Assignee: CytoTherapeutics, Inc.
- Current Assignee: CytoTherapeutics, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: RI Lincoln
- Main IPC: A61K9/00
- IPC: A61K9/00 ; A61K35/12 ; A61K35/13 ; A61M31/00
Abstract:
This invention relates to implantation of encapsulated PC12 cells capable of slowing or preventing the degenerative processes of Parkinson's disease by releasing factors in addition to dopamine into individuals suffering from the disease. This restorative effect continues even after the encapsulated cells are removed from the patient's brain.
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