发明名称 |
Neurological therapy system |
摘要 |
Neurological therapy devices are disclosed for the local and controlled delivery of a neurotransmitter to the brain of a subject suffering from neurotransmitter deficiency or dysfunction. In one embodiment the device includes a biocompatible, implantable, and retrievable polymeric insert including a source of neurotransmitter embedded therein. In another embodiment, the device includes a retrievable source of neurotransmitter including at least one neurotransmitter-secreting cell encapsulated within a semipermeable membrane allowing the diffusion therethrough of the neurotransmitter, and further includes a source of growth factor in close proximity to the neurotransmitter-secreting cells.
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申请公布号 |
US5156844(A) |
申请公布日期 |
1992.10.20 |
申请号 |
US19920841875 |
申请日期 |
1992.02.26 |
申请人 |
BROWN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION |
发明人 |
AEBISCHER, PATRICK;WINN, SHELLEY R. |
分类号 |
A61F2/02;A61K9/00;A61K35/12;A61M31/00;B01J13/02;C12N5/00;C12N5/071;C12N5/0793;C12N11/04 |
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A61F2/02 |
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