Surgery – Miscellaneous – Methods
Patent
1995-11-03
2000-08-01
Dvorak, Linda C. M.
Surgery
Miscellaneous
Methods
607 50, 607116, 607117, A61B 1900
Patent
active
060951486
ABSTRACT:
Methods and support systems are provided for modifying the regeneration, differentiation, or function of cells. In one embodiment, electrically conducting biocompatible polymers may be used alone or in combination with a polymeric support for in vitro nerve cell regeneration, or in vivo to aid in healing nervous tissue defects. The conductive polymers may implanted adjacent to or seeded with nerve cells. Voltage or current is applied to the polymer in a range which induces the desired effect on the cells while not damaging the cells. The methods and systems can be used in a variety of applications to enhance in vivo or in vitro growth or regeneration of nervous tissue.
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Langer Robert S.
Schmidt Christine E.
Shastri Venkatram R.
Vacanti Joseph P.
Children's Medical Center Corporation
Dvorak Linda C. M.
Kearney R
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Scozzafava Mary Rose
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