Inventors:
Gregory Evans - Tustin CA, US
Charles Patrick - Houston TX, US
Mathias Schmidt - Konstanz, DE
Zhen Fan - Houston TX, US
International Classification:
A61K048/00
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the stimulation of nerve cell growth and the regeneration of nerve tissue. Using engineered “helper” cells and nerve growth conduits, in vivo stimulation of nerve cell growth, for example, in damaged or diseased tissues, is achieved.