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US 4,902,288 AGranted
Implantable immunotherapy system using stimulated cells
OwnerMarylou Ingraminventor
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Abstract
This invention involves treating a patient having a tumor by introducing at the area of the tumor immunologically active cells which are antagonistic to the tumor. The cells being contained in a matrix which allows for cell migration. For example the matrix can be a blood clot.
Claims7
A method of treating a patient having a tumor comprising,
- defining an area occupied by a tumor,
- introducing into said area immunologically active cells which are antagonistic to said tumor with said active cells being carried by a body implantable matrix,
- said matrix being biocompatible supporting said cells and being a clot.
A method of treating a patient having a tumor comprising,
- defining an area occupied by said tumor, introducing into said area immunologically active cells which are antagonistic to said tumor with said active cells being carried by a body implantable matrix,
- said cells being antitumor white effector cells and said matrix is a semi-solid to solid matrix from which active effector cells can migrate,
- said matrix being biocompatible and supporting said cells.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.