Biologic Scaffold For Prevention Of Pulmonary Fibrosis
Focused On Administering Via The Subject’s Airway Composition Comprising A Devitalized, Decellularized Layer Of Extracellular Matrix Material
Inventors: Thomas W. Gilbert: Tim D. Oury: Michelle L. Manni
Patent Number: 13/132,708
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.
