Methods for treating a central nervous system (CNS) injury in a subject are provided. As of the methods include administering to the subject an effective amount of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor signaling inhibitor to treat the subject for the CNS injury. Also provided are compositions useful in embodiments of the methods. Methods and compositions of the invention find use in the treatment of a variety of different CNS injuries, including but not limited to, treating a subject for CNS injury associated with the occurrence of stroke.
Methods And Compositions For Treating A Subject For Central Nervous System (Cns) Injury
Stanley T. Carmichael - Sherman Oaks CA, US Istvan Mody - Los Angeles CA, US Andrew Clarkson - Los Angeles CA, US Justine J. Overman - Los Angeles CA, US Ben Huang - Los Angeles CA, US
Methods for treating a central nervous system (CNS) injury in a subject are provided. Aspects of the methods include administering to the subject an effective amount of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor signaling inhibitor to treat the subject for the CNS injury. Also provided are compositions finding use in embodiments of the methods. Methods and compositions of the invention find use in the treatment of a variety of different CNS injuries, including but not limited to, treating a subject for CNS injury associated with the occurrence of stroke.
Therapeutic Hydrogel Material And Methods Of Using The Same
A therapeutic hydrogel material includes a hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel matrix containing naked heparin nanoparticles distributed and entrained within the matrix. The naked heparin nanoparticles contained in the matrix are not immobilized to any other molecules at the time of delivery. In one aspect of the invention, the therapeutic hydrogel material is used to repair ischemic tissue in a subject (e.g., mammal). The therapeutic hydrogel material may also be used to treat wounds or other damaged tissue. To treat the subject or patient, the site of application is located and the therapeutic hydrogel material is injected or otherwise delivered (with or without a delivery device) to the delivery location along with a crosslinker.
Locally Released Growth Factors To Mediate Motor Recovery After Stroke
Methods of improving recovery of a mammal after an ischemic event (e.g., stroke) are provided. In various embodiments the methods involve administering a neural growth factor (e.g., BDNF) into the infarct (e.g., stroke) cavity in a biocompatible hydrogel formulation. In certain embodiments the hydrogel comprises a thiolated hyaluronan and a thiolated gelatin with an optional thiolated heparin.
Name / Title
Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
Stanley T. Carmichael Neurology
University of California, Los Angeles Medical Doctor's Office · Nonclassifiable Establishments
UCLA Neurological Services 300 Ucla Medical Plz Suite B200, Los Angeles, CA 90095 3107941195 (Phone)
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
UCLA Neurological Services 300 Ucla Medical Plz Suite B200, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center 757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
Education:
Medical School Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Graduated: 1994 Medical School Barnes Jewish Hospital S Campus Graduated: 1994 Medical School Washington U/B Jh/Slch Conc Graduated: 1994
UCLA Medical GroupUniversity California Los Angeles Medical Center Neurology 300 Ucla Medical Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095 3107941195 (phone), 3107947491 (fax)
Education:
Medical School Washington University School of Medicine Graduated: 1994
Conditions:
Ischemic Stroke
Languages:
English
Description:
Dr. Carmichael graduated from the Washington University School of Medicine in 1994. He works in Los Angeles, CA and specializes in Neurology. Dr. Carmichael is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.