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Method and apparatus for electrically stimulating cells implanted in the nervous system

  • US 20030088274A1
  • Filed: 09/30/2002
  • Published: 05/08/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/28/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of cell therapy, comprising:

  • preparing at least partially undifferentiated cells for implantation;

    implanting the at least partially undifferentiated cells at an implantation site of a nervous system of a patient;

    positioning at least one electrode in communication with the implantation site of the nervous system of the patient; and

    differentiating the at least partially undifferentiated cells into cells with increased neural characteristics when compared to the at least partially undifferentiated cells by applying an electrical potential to the at least one electrode while the electrode is in communication with the implantation site of the nervous system.

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