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Method for alleviating depression
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-12-23
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Granted: 1990-12-25
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Expires: 2008-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A novel method for alleviating depression comprises implanting monoamine producing living cells in the CNS of depressive subjects.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacqueline Sagen
- 👤 Caryl E. Sortwell
- 👤 George D. Pappas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K35/00; A61K35/12; A61K35/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
29 words
A method for alleviating depressive symptoms, comprising implanting monoamine producing living cells in the central nervous system of a subject exhibiting clinical depression whereby said depressive symptoms are alleviated.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
29 words
A method for alleviating depressive symptoms, comprising implanting monoamine producing living cells in the central nervous system of a subject exhibiting clinical depression whereby said depressive symptoms are alleviated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said cells are selected from the group consisting of pineal gland, adrenal medulla and a combination thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said central nervous system is the frontal cortex, limbic region or ventricular spaces.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
9 words
The method of claim 2 employing pineal gland cells.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
9 words
The method of claim 2 employing adrenal medullary cells.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 2 employing a combination of pineal and adrenal medullary cells.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said central nervous system is the frontal cortex.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said central nervous system is the limbic region.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said central nervous system is the ventricular spaces.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4753635A
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