← All patents

US7123968B1

Heat treatment of inflamed tissue

University of Texas System

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for treating inflammation in body tissues. More specifically, certain disclosed methods relate to selectively inducing apoptosis in inflammatory immune cells. The methods are particularly suitable for treating inflamed atherosclerotic plaques. The …

University
University of Texas System
Assignee
The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System
Inventor
S. Ward Casscells, III
Priority date
September 20, 1996
Filing date
April 30, 1999
Grant date
October 17, 2006
Publication date
October 17, 2006
Language
en
Metadata fetched
August 28, 2026 23:58