Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
3-25-2014
Patent Number
Patent Number 8680182
Abstract
The present invention provides methods of promoting the revascularization and/or reenervation of central nervous system lesions using an in-situ crosslinkable hydrogel. The present invention also provides methods of treating a spinal cord injury by topically delivering to the spinal cord injury site a vehicle comprising a neurotrophic factor and/or anti-inflammatory agent. Also provided are methods of treating a spinal cord injury by topically administering or delivering a hydrogel to the injury site.
Application Number
13/447,041
Assignees
Clemson University Research Foundation (Clemson, SC)
Filing Date
04/13/2012
Primary/U.S. Class
524/9
Other/U.S. Class
424/1.45; 424/409; 424/422; 424/423; 424/425; 424/444; 424/456; 424/499; 424/78.05; 424/78.08; 524/916
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