Biologic Scaffold For Prevention Of Pulmonary Fibrosis
Focused On Apparatus For Reducing Or Preventing Development Of Interstitial Lung Disease In A Subject
Inventors: Thomas W. Gilbert: Tim D. Oury: Michelle L. Manni
Patent Number: 14/747,247
Abstract
Provided herein are methods of preventing, lessening or treating pulmonary fibrosis in a subject. The methods comprise delivering an amount of a powdered extracellular matrix (ECM)-derived material to the respiratory system of the subject effective to prevent, lessen or treat pulmonary fibrosis in a subject. Also provided is an apparatus for delivering the powdered ECM-derived material to a subject.