Method and device for destroying fat cells by induction of programmed cell death
AssigneeUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
InventorBen Eiseman
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Abstract
The destruction of undesired fat cells is achieved by use of a device and method whereby apoptosis inducing factors are delivered to undesired fat cells. Adipose inducing factors, such as UV light, IL-1, TNF and dexamethasone are brought into contact with undesired fat cells through the use of an endoscopic device which facilitates conveyance of such factors to such cells. Repeated delivery of such adipose inducing factors can be achieved by having fiberoptic fibers and/or conveyance tubes left beneath a patient's skin in contact with undesired fat.
Claims5
A method to reduce the volume of adipose tissue, comprising contacting adipose tissue with an effective amount of an apoptotic inducing factor to cause apoptosis of said adipose tissue, wherein said apoptotic inducing factor is UV light.
A method to reduce the volume of adipose tissue, comprising contacting adipose tissue with an effective amount of an apoptotic inducing factor to cause apoptosis of said adipose tissue, wherein said apoptotic inducing factor is UV light, and wherein said UV light comprises primarily beta rather than alpha UV radiation.
A method to reduce the volume of adipose tissue, comprising contacting adipose tissue with an effective amount of an apoptotic inducing factor to cause apoptosis of said adipose tissue, wherein said apoptotic inducing factor comprises both UV light and a chemical substance.
A method to reduce the volume of adipose tissue, comprising contacting adipose tissue with an effective amount of an apoptotic inducing factor to cause apoptosis of said adipose tissue, wherein said apoptotic inducing factor is inserted into a patient's body by biologically inert, small diameter tubes for apoptotic chemicals and by biologically inert fiber optics for UV light.
A method to reduce the volume of adipose tissue, comprising contacting adipose tissue with an effective amount of an apoptotic inducing factor to cause apoptosis of said adipose tissue and delivering photo-dynamic dyes that absorb UV light and that are selectively absorbed by fat tissue.
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