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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 25, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 13, 2012
Xing Jin, Charleston, SC (US);
Xuejun Wen, Charleston, SC (US);
Vibhor Krishna, Charleston, SC (US);
Ning Zhang, Charleston, SC (US);
Xing Jin, Charleston, SC (US);
Xuejun Wen, Charleston, SC (US);
Vibhor Krishna, Charleston, SC (US);
Ning Zhang, Charleston, SC (US);
Clemson University Research Foundation, Clemson, SC (US);
MUSC Foundation for Research Development, Charleston, SC (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides methods of promoting the revascularization and/or reenervation of central nervous system lesions using an in-situ crosslinkable hydrogel. The present invention also provides methods of treating a spinal cord injury by topically delivering to the spinal cord injury site a vehicle comprising a neurotrophic factor and/or anti-inflammatory agent. Also provided are methods of treating a spinal cord injury by topically administering or delivering a hydrogel to the injury site.