Systems and methods for applying a selected treatment agent into contact with tissue to treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract

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PATENT NO 6790207
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09994375

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Systems and methods that treat disorders of the gastrointestinal tract by applying one or more treatment agents to tissue at or near the region where abnormal neurological symptoms or abnormal tissue conditions exist. The treatment agent is selected to either disrupt the abnormal nerve pathways and/or to alleviate the abnormal tissue conditions. The treatment agent can include at least one cytokine and/or at least one vanilloid compound to evoke a desired tissue response. The systems and methods can be used a primary treatment modality, or as a neoadjuvent or adjuvant treatment modality.

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  • CURON MEDICAL, INC.;MEDERI THERAPEUTICS, INC.;RESPIRATORY DIAGNOSTICS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Croft, Rachel San Francisco, CA 22 3281
Gaiser, John W Mountain View, CA 75 6470
Utley, David S San Carlos, CA 158 12681

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