LOCAL DELIVERY OF GROWTH FACTORS FOR STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION

摘要

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.