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Title:
METHOD OF TREATING DISORDERS BY ALTERING ION FLUX ACROSS CELL MEMBRANES WITH ELECTRIC FIELDS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2004011079
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
The invention relates to methods and devices for treating disorders with electric current or electric field therapy. The invention uses applied electric current or current induced by an external electric field to manipulate movement of ions across cell membranes and to alter ionic concentrations. The invention is useful, for example, for treating hyperproliferative and cardiovascular disorders and for ameliorating the effects of stress.

Inventors:
HARA AKIKUNI (JP)
HARA HIROYUKI (JP)
SUZUKI NAOYOSHI (JP)
HARAKAWA SHINJI (JP)
UENAKA NOBUO (JP)
MARTIN DAVID E (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2003/023730
Publication Date:
March 10, 2005
Filing Date:
July 30, 2003
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Assignee:
HAKUJU INST FOR HEALTH SCIENCE (JP)
HARA AKIKUNI (JP)
HARA HIROYUKI (JP)
SUZUKI NAOYOSHI (JP)
HARAKAWA SHINJI (JP)
UENAKA NOBUO (JP)
MARTIN DAVID E (US)
International Classes:
C12Q1/02; A61N1/10; A61N1/18; A61N1/32; A61N1/34; A61N1/40; A61N2/02; G01R29/08; A61N; (IPC1-7): A61N1/40
Foreign References:
US5620463A1997-04-15
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