University of California

Biotime, Inc.

Stanley T Carmichael

Michael D West

Istvan Mody

Ben Huang

Andrew N Clarkson

Andrew Clarkson

Methods for treating a central nervous system (CNS) injury in a subject are provided. Aspects of the methods include administering to the subject an effective amount of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor signaling inhibitor to treat the subject for the CNS injury. Also provided are compositions finding use in embodiments of the methods. Methods and compositions of the invention find use in the treatment of a variety of different CNS injuries, including but not limited to, treating a subject for CNS injury associated with the occurrence of stroke.

Methods and compositions for treating a subject for central nervous system (CNS) injury

Methods of improving recovery of a mammal after an ischemic event (e.g., stroke) are provided. In various embodiments the methods involve administering a neural growth factor (e.g., BDNF) into the infarct (e.g., stroke) cavity in a biocompatible hydrogel formulation. In certain embodiments the hydrogel comprises a thiolated hyaluronan and a thiolated gelatin with an optional thiolated heparin.

Locally released growth factors to mediate motor recovery after stroke

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Sherman Oaks, CA, United States of America

Stanley T Carmichael