Local delivery of growth factors for stem cell transplantation

Details Local delivery of growth factors for stem cell transplantation Local delivery of growth factors for stem cell transplantation

A - Human Necessities

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A61K 38/18 (2006.01) A61F 2/00 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2566904

A method and apparatus for local delivery of growth factors which enhances stem cell regeneration of the heart is disclosed. In one example, a stent containing growth factor within openings in the stent delivers the growth factor into a coronary artery to improve effectiveness of the stem cell transplantation therapy. The stent may also be used to transplant stem cells and deliver other bioactive factors.

La présente invention concerne un procédé et un appareil d'apport local de facteurs de croissance qui améliore la régénération de cellules souches du coeur. Dans un exemple, un stent contenant le facteur de croissance placé dans des ouvertures du stent apporte le facteur de croissance dans une artère coronaire afin d'améliorer l'efficacité de la thérapie par transplantation de cellules souches. Le stent peut également être utilisé pour transplanter des cellules souches et pour apporter d'autres facteurs bioactifs.

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