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Methods for enhancing vascularization of implant devices

  • US 5,569,462 A
  • Filed: 03/31/1995
  • Issued: 10/29/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/24/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for implanting cells in a patient, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) providing a population of viable cells;

    (b) implanting into said patient an immunoisolation apparatus having structure defining a cell receiving chamber therein, said immunoisolation apparatus comprising an immunoisolation zone that immunoisolates said cell receiving chamber;

    (c) placing said population into said cell receiving chamber of said immunoisolation apparatus; and

    (d) administering an immunomodulatory agent to said patient in an amount and for a time effective to enhance vascularization of said implanted apparatus.

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