Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
March 2010
Patent Number
7674457
Abstract
The present invention provides compositions and methods for enhancing the neuroprotective effect of umbilical cord blood cells. More particularly, the present invention provides methods of treating neurodegenerative disorders by administering umbilical cord blood cells and a substance capable of permeabilizing the blood brain barrier. In one embodiment, the blood brain barrier permeabilizer is mannitol. In another embodiment, the blood brain barrier permeabilizer is Cereport.
Application Number
11/012,849
Recommended Citation
Borlongan, Cesario V. and Sanberg, Paul R., "Methods for enhancing neuroprotection via administration of stem cells and blood brain barrier permeabilizers" (2010). USF Patents. 468.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/468
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
12/15/2004
Primary/U.S. Class
424/937
