Use of cells with the ability to generate excitation within a cell preparation
OwnerAxel Haverich, Arjang Ruhparwarinventors
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Abstract
Cells with the capability to generate excitation in a heart muscle tissue are used in this invention as biological cardiac pacemakers. That is done by suspending the dissociated cells and injecting them at a suitable position into the heart of a patient. The suspension can contain medicinal additives.
Claims7
A method of treating heart muscle tissue, comprising the steps of obtaining a cell preparation which includes cells that produce excitation in heart muscle tissue;
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- inserting said cell preparation in to the heart of patient to excite said heart muscle tissue.
A cell preparation comprising adult, fetal or neonatal cardiomyocytes, somatic stem cells developed into cardiomyocytes or precursors of them, or other cells cultured or adapted for the ability to generate rhythmic contraction or cardiologic excitation, dissociated in a suspension.
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