Methods and systems for neural maintenance and regeneration
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Abstract
Methods and systems are described that release one or both of a neurotrophin and an inhibitor of the degradation of the neurotrophin within or in the vicinity of a highly innervated tissue. In some embodiments, the method includes regulating the release of the neurotrophin and the inhibitor of degradation over time. In some embodiments, the method includes monitoring the concentration of the neurotrophin over time. The system may include a device or multiple devices for the release of the neurotrophin and the inhibitor as well as a controller. In some embodiments the system may include a sensor device and/or an imaging device capable of detecting the concentration of the neurotrophin over time. The release of the neurotrophin and inhibitor of degradation may be part of a controlled release system and regulated over time.
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105 Claims
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85. A method of controlling the concentration of a neurotrophin, comprising:
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a. Detecting the concentration of the neurotrophin in a region of a nervous system of a subject;
b. Calculating a quantity of a composition to be released in said region, wherein said composition being of a type that has been selected to modulate the concentration of said neurotrophin within said region, and wherein said calculated quantity is sufficient to adjust said detected concentration toward a target concentration of said neurotrophin;
c. Releasing said quantity of said composition in said region; and
d. Repeating steps a through c to provide ongoing control of the concentration of said neurotrophin. - View Dependent Claims (86, 87, 89, 91, 92, 98, 99, 102, 103, 104)
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