“ CARBON MONOXIDE IMPROVES OUTCOMES IN TISSUE AND ORGAN TRANSPLANTS AND SUPPRESSES APOPTOSIS.“
Application 2163/DELNP/2003 published 2006-01-20, filed 2003-12-11
The present invention features methods for transplanting organs, tissues and individual cells. Also featured are methods for maintaining cells in vitro and for enhancing survival and/or function of cells following transplantation. The methods include the administration of carbon monoxide in an amount sufficient to enhance cell survival and/or function.
Applicant
1. BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC. 2. YALE UNIVERSITY 3. JEANNE GOSE
1. 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USA 2. Two Whitney Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut 06511, USA 3. 8 Blossom Lane, Manchester-by-the-sea, Massachusetts 01944 USA
Inventor
1. FRITZ H. BACH 2. EDDA M. TOBIASCH 3. MIGUEL P. SOARES 4. LEO E. OTTERBEIN 5. JEANNE GOSE
International Info
Classification: A61 B
Publication Number: WO03/000114
Application Date: 2002-06-21
Priority Information
60/300,289 USA 2001-06-21
60/334,340 USA 2001-11-29
60/337,974 USA 2001-12-07