Device to promote drug-induced nerve regeneration

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5656605
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08187210

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The invention relates generally to a system for promoting regeneration of a damaged nerve. In particular, the invention comprises: (1) a guide tube constructed to be attached to the damaged nerve; (2) guiding filaments disposed within the guide tube; and, (3) a therapeutic composition enclosed by the guide tube. Both the guide tube and the guiding filaments are composed of biologically compatible materials, while the therapeutic composition contains a nerve-growth-stimulating agent dispersed in a matrix-forming material. During treatment, the guide tube is inserted between the ends of lesioned nerves, resulting in the stimulation of axon growth.

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BIOMIMETIC THERAPEUTICS INC389 NICHOL MILL LANE FRANKLIN TN 37067

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Antoniades, Harry N Newton, MA 11 541
Hansson, Hans-Arne Hovas, SE 16 145
Lynch, Samuel E Grafton, MA 56 1124
Wells, Michael R Boylston, MA 18 195

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