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Gene therapy for congestive heart failure

Beta-adrenergic transgene gene therapy that boosts myocardial responsiveness—unlocking heart-failure treatment models.

What it is

This approach inserts transgenes into heart muscle cells to increase beta-adrenergic responsiveness, enhancing cardiac performance in mammalian hearts. The method targets the myocardium directly by modulating signaling pathways rather than providing repeated external stimulation. Previously, using the specific gene-therapy method and compositions required licensing from the assignee.

What you could build

Develop beta-adrenergic pathway gene-therapy platforms for congestive heart failure and related cardiomyopathies.

Patent number
6306830B1
Expiration
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Assignee
University of California
Inventors
H. Post, Meihua Gao

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