Patent Grant
12109410
The application relates generally to the field of medical devices and associated treatments, and more specifically to precise bioelectrical stimulation of a subject's tissue, augmented with the administration of a composition comprising, among other things, stem cells and nutrients, useful to stimulate and treat the subject, the subject's tissue(s), the subject's organ(s), and/or the subject's cells.
Various organs of the body lose, e.g., muscle function due to aging, disease, low blood flow, injury or blood vessel blockage(s). For example, the heart can become subject to heart failure. Realizing this, attempts have been made to address the issue with, e.g., electrical stimulation. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 7,483,749 to Leonhardt et al. (Jan. 27, 2009), the contents of which are incorporated herein by this reference, provided a method for enhancing myogenesis in a subject's injured myocardium, which method comprised identifying an injury or degeneration site in the myocardium and applying electrical stimulation to the site to enhance myogenesis. The method could be used in combination with implantation of myogenic cells into the myocardium, and the electrical stimulation could be applied before or after the implantation of myogenic cells. While good for its time, the method could be improved upon.
Prior art devices either did not produce follistatin at all or were of very high voltages (10 to 40V), which could lead to electrical disturbances in the heart tissue and which could be painful in use for applications such as treating erectile dysfunction.
Described is an organ regeneration stimulator pump and composition system.
Also described is bioelectric stimulator programmed to activate release in a subject of SDF1, IGF1, EGF, HGF, PDGF, eNOS, VEGF, Activin A and B, RANKL/OPG/TNF A, Follistatin, IL-6, HIF-1 Alpha, and tropoelastin. Described is a bioelectric stimulator including: a power source (e.g., battery, capacitor, or other suitable source of electricity), and means for delivering an electrical signal to a subject's tissue (e.g., via electrode(s) or wirelessly). The bioelectric stimulator utilizes the electrical signal to precisely control protein expression in the tissue on demand. Such a bioelectric stimulator preferably precisely controls release of SDF-1 in the subject, without diminishing effect over time.
Also described is a method of using the bioelectric stimulator to regenerate and/or recover an organ in a subject, the method including: delivering selected electrical signals to the organ so as to precisely control protein expressions in the right sequence and volume for total or near total organ regeneration and recovery. Such a method can further include separately delivering to the subject a cocktail of regenerative agents including any combination of the following: stem cells, endothelial progenitor cells, selected exosomes, selected alkaloids, selected anti-inflammatory agents, nutrient hydrogel, organ specific matrix, selected growth factors, amniotic fluid, placenta fluid, cord blood, and embryonic sourced growth factors and cells.
Also described is a method of using the bioelectric stimulator in a subject's tissue to control release of a protein, wherein the electrical signal stimulates the production of a protein selected from the group consisting of SDF-1, IGF-1, HGF, EGF, PDGF, VEGF, HIF 1 alpha, eNOS, activin A, activin B, IL-6, follistatin, tropoelastin, GDF-10, GDF-11, neurogenin 3, FGF, TGF, TNF alpha, RANKL, OPG, and any combination thereof.
Also described is a method of using the bioelectric stimulator in a subject to grow mature new blood vessels and repair existing blood vessels in a subject, the method including: generating electrical signals from the bioelectric stimulator to control the release of a protein, wherein the protein is selected from the group consisting of SDF-1, IGF-1, EGF, HGF, PDGF, eNOS, HIF 1 alpha, tropoelastin, GDF-10, GDF-11, and any combination thereof.
Also described is a method of using the bioelectric stimulator in a subject to regenerate brain cells, the method including: generating electrical signals from the bioelectric stimulator to control the release of a protein, wherein the protein is selected from the group consisting of SDF-1, IGF-1, HGF, GDF-10, GDF-11, activin A, activin B, eNOS, HIF 1 alpha, neurogenin 3, PDGF, tropoelastin, and any combination thereof. Such a method can further include: separately delivering to the subject stem cells and/or growth factors including any combination of GDF-10, GDF-11, SDF-1, IGF-1, HGH, activin A, activin B, eNOS, HIF 1 alpha, IL-6, PDGF, HGF, and tropoelastin.
Also described is a method of using the bioelectric stimulator in a subject to repair and grow muscle, the method including: generating electrical signals from the bioelectric stimulator to control the release of a protein, wherein the protein is selected from the group consisting of SDF-1, IGF-1, HGF, EGF, myoblast injections, cardiac muscle stem cell injections, immature myoblasts, PDGF, HGF, follistatin, tropoelastin, HGF, Human Growth Hormone (HGH), pyruvate, HIF 1 alpha, and any combination thereof.
Also described is a method of using the bioelectric stimulator in a subject to repair DNA, the method including: generating electrical signals from the bioelectric stimulator to control the release of IGF-1.
Also described is a method of using the bioelectric stimulator to achieve a desired result in a subject, wherein the desired result is selected from the group consisting of brain regeneration, cognitive function brain improvement, brain stroke and traumatic injury recovery, hair regeneration, eye regeneration, ear hearing regeneration, skin regeneration, tooth regeneration, dental gum regeneration, tooth root canal regeneration, accelerated tooth movement, stabilization of tooth position, sub-mucosa regeneration, breast tissue generation, aorta regeneration, limb regeneration, artery regeneration, heart regeneration, heart valve regeneration, kidney regeneration, pancreas regeneration, bladder regeneration, liver regeneration, joint regeneration, bone regeneration, and any combination thereof.
Also described is a method of using the bioelectric stimulator to achieve a desired result, wherein the desired result is selected from the group consisting of improving quantity and quality of fish in aquaculture systems, improving milk production in a mammal, renewing strength and vitality in living animals, building increase muscle strength, improving urine output, and any combination thereof.
Also described is a bioelectric stimulator including: a power source (e.g., battery, capacitor, or other suitable source of electricity), and means for delivering an electrical signal to a subject's tissue (e.g., via electrode(s) or wirelessly), wherein the bioelectric stimulator utilizes the electrical signal to precisely control stem cell homing, proliferation and differentiation in the tissue on demand. Such a bioelectric stimulator preferably utilizes the electrical signal to precisely control protein expression. Also described is a method of using such a bioelectric stimulator to regenerate and/or recover an organ in a subject, the method including delivering an electrical signal to the organ with the bioelectric stimulator.
A preferred system includes:
The pump and stimulator may be associated with (e.g., connected to) the organ to be treated/regenerated with a pacing infusion lead (available from Nanoscribe of Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany). The interface with the organ varies by organ, e.g., a conductive soft wrap can be used for certain applications.
The stimulator can be designed to externally deliver all regeneration promoting signals wirelessly to the subject's organ(s), tissue(s), and/or cells.
In certain embodiments, described is a preferred device for regenerating organs by controlled release of organ regenerating promoting proteins by a bioelectric stimulator. Such a device may utilize bioelectric signals delivered wirelessly to the organ(s), tissue(s), and/or cell(s) being treated. Such a device may utilize bioelectric organ regeneration signals delivered via the nervous system of the subject being treated.
In certain embodiments, described is a device for regenerating organs by controlled release of stem cell homing signals (SDF-1 and PDGF), stem cell differentiation signals, blood vessel growth signals, and organ specific tissue building signals.
Blood vessel growth signals are, e.g., first, for VEGF, then for SDF-1, then PDGF, then HIF 1 alpha, then eNOS, then tropoelastin, then HGF, followed by the signals for EGF. VEGF signals followed by SDF-1 are especially preferred.
In certain embodiments, also described is a device for regenerating organs by controlled release of, e.g., SDF-1, IGF-1, HGF, EGF, PDGF, eNOS, VEGF, follistatin, Activin A and B, Relaxin, tropoelastin, GDF-10, GDF-11 and Neurogenin-3 by bioelectric stimulation.
In certain embodiments, described is a system for regenerating organs, the system comprising: an optional bioelectric stimulator that controls release of organ regeneration promoting proteins; a re-fillable micro infusion pump; a mixed organ regeneration composition of stem cells and growth factors; and electrical pacing and infusion lead(s) directed to with tip inserted into the organ(s) to be treated. Such a device may include a mixed composition including any or all of the following components: SDF-1, IGF-1, PDGF, IL-6, HIF-1 Alpha, follistatin, tropoelastin, relaxin, GDF-10, GDG-11, HGF, EGF, eNOS, VEGF, adipose derived stem cells, iPS cells, cardiac derived stem cells, skeletal muscle derived muscle progenitor cells, endothelial cells, stromal fraction, selected exosomes, selected Micro RNAs, selected alkaloids, selected anti-inflammatory agents, organ specific matrix, and/or nutrient hydrogel.
While not intending to be bound by theory, the following might help to explain the results obtained with the use of the system. Successful organ treatment and/or regeneration is like good farming. A farmer needs soil pre-preparation, well-designed seeds, sun, irrigation, fertilizers, pruning, and protection against elements and enemies for a good crop. The same is needed for good organ treatment with, e.g., bioelectrical stimulation. The entire ecosystem should be enhanced.
Furthermore, in certain embodiments, only non-invasive bioelectric stimulation controlled protein release is first used before introducing a micro infusion pump or multi-component composition. The pump and composition are best used in severe disease states.
In such embodiments, the scarred organ tissue is first prepared before stem cell recruitment by changing the milieu so that when the stem cells arrive they know how they should differentiate. For example, a bald head is changed to a “hair milieu” so that when stem cells are recruited with the SDF-1 homing signal to the bald head the stem cells “know” to become hair, not more bald head tissue.
In another such example, post-heart attack scar tissue is changed to a “muscle milieu” so that when stem cells are recruited with the SDF-1 homing signal to the scar, they “know” to become muscle, not more fibroblasts that make up scar tissue.
As a further example, a new blood supply is grown in a previously injured organ tissue and it is loaded up with nutrients so that when the stem cells arrive, they proliferate and thrive in forming the new healthy tissue.
The most important and most difficult to achieve bioelectric signals are the ones that control stem cell differentiation into useful tissue. The bioelectric signals are also the ones that require the most precise control by the micro stimulator. A little bit to the left of right with the signal and you get bone or fat in the heart instead of stem cells differentiating into cardiac muscle tissue. In situations where the milieu change my not be optimal, this is the only way known to get new good organ tissue.
Controlled follistatin release is also useful for treating other ailments such as erectile dysfunction, aortic aneurysms, and failing heart valves. Also, it can assist in heart regeneration, Peyronie's disease, sport trauma, aortic aneurysm repair, heart valve repair, artery repair, diabetic foot ulcer repair, leg repair, growing teeth and as a muscle building product.
The herein described system can produce/may be adapted to regenerate other organs including: skin, face, aorta, heart, eyes, arteries, joints, heart valves, limbs, lungs, kidneys, pancreas, liver, bladder, whole body, biological pacemaker, and breasts, and to treat erectile dysfunction, COPD, snoring, and incontinence.
In a preferred embodiment, the organ regeneration composition hereof comprises adipose-derived stem cells, bone marrow-derived stem cells, muscle-derived stem cells (e.g., when needed for muscle), exosomes, MicroRNAs, nutrient hydrogel, growth factor cocktail, organ specific matrix, selected alkaloids, and/or selected anti-inflammatory agents.
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The described system is currently being investigated for various applications including heart and cardiovascular (e.g., heart regeneration, aorta regeneration, biological pacemaker regeneration, heart valve regeneration, artery regeneration, limb blood flow improvement and limb salvage, and wireless diabetic foot ulcer treatment), brain (e.g., brain regeneration, stroke, concussion, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, memory and cognitive function improvement, cerebral aneurysm treatment and cancer, and cognitive function improvement), cosmetic & personal care (e.g., breast regeneration, dental gum regeneration and tooth pulp storage, orthodontics, skin regeneration, erectile dysfunction treatment, and hair regeneration), major organ regeneration (e.g., eye, pancreas regeneration, lung, liver regeneration, kidney regeneration, ear hearing, bladder regeneration, whole body regeneration, and sub-gastric mucosa), and associated cancer treatment (e.g., some organ specific technology platforms have integrated cancer tumor stoppage signals).
The described system may be incorporated into, for example, a whole body regeneration chamber that scans and/or analyzes the body for its deficiencies and precisely delivers the right stem cells and proteins to the right location at the right time combined with programmed infusion of whole body regeneration substances. Ultimately, the goal for the technology is whole and complete body regeneration, every organ.
The organ specific matrix is a composition comprising cells of an organ which is to be treated. The organ specific matrix is believed to aid in stem cell differentiation, but in any event is found to be useful in the composition. It has been found that for the multicomponent composition, cells plus selected growth factors are better than just cells alone. See, e.g., Prochizka et al. “Therapeutic Potential of Adipose-Derived Therapeutic Factor Concentrate for Treating Critical Limb Ischemia,” Cell Transplantation, 25(9), pp. 1623-1633(11) (2016) and “Cocktail of Factors from Fat-derived Stem Cells Shows Promise for Critical Limb Ischemia,” world wide web at sciencenewsline.com/news/2016012204520017.html (Jan. 22, 2016), the contents of each of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
In case of an advanced disease state, a micro infusion pump (e.g.,
Exosomes represent a specific subset of secreted membrane vesicles, which are relatively homogeneous in size (30-100 nm). Exosomes have been proposed to differ from other membrane vesicles by its size, density, and specific composition of lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, which reflect its endocytic origin
Exosomes are formed in endosomal vesicles called multivesicular endosomes (MVEs) or multivesicular bodies, which originate by direct budding of the plasma membrane into early endosomes. The generation of exosomes to form MVEs involves the lateral segregation of cargo at the delimiting membrane of an endosome and inward budding and pinching of vesicles into the endosomal lumen. Because exosomes originate by two successive invaginations from the plasma membrane, its membrane orientation is similar to the plasma membrane. Exosomes from many cell types may contain similar surface proteins as the cell from which it is derived. Membrane proteins that are known to cluster into microdomains at the plasma membrane or at endosomes, such as tetraspanins (CD63, CD81, CD82), often are also enriched in EVs. It is also thought that endosomal sorting complex responsible for transport system and tetraspanins, which are highly enriched in MVEs, play a role in exosome production. How cytosolic constituents are recruited into exosomes is unclear but may involve the association of exosomal membrane proteins with chaperones, such as HSC70, that are found in exosomes from most cell types. MVEs are also sites of miRNA-loaded RNA-induced silencing complex accumulation, and the fact that exosome-like vesicles are considerably enriched in GW182 and AGO2 implicates the functional roles of these proteins in RNA sorting to exosomes. Exosomes are released to the extracellular fluid by fusion of MVE to the plasma membrane of a cell, resulting in bursts of exosome secretion. Several Rab GTPases such as Rab27a and Rab27b, Rab11 and Rab35, all seem to be involved in exosomes release.
Repeat doses of the composition are also preferred. See, e.g., Gavira et al. “Repeated implantation of skeletal myoblast in a swine model of chronic myocardial infarction,” Eur Heart J, 31(8): 1013-1021. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehp342 (2010), the contents of which are incorporated herein by this reference.
For heart muscle regeneration, immature myoblasts and cardiac-derived progenitors cells as well as endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) may be included in the composition.
Generally, the system hereof involves a bioelectric stimulator controlling release of SDF-1, IGF-1, HGF, EGF, VEGF, PDGF, eNOS, follistatin, Activin A and B, and tropoelastin. Optionally and in certain applications, GDF-10, GDF-11, Neurogenin-3 and Relaxin may also be included.
SDF-1 is generally for recruiting stem cells and maturing blood vessels. IGF-1 is for DNA repair. HGF is for tissue regeneration and reduces arrhythmias in the case of heart. EGF grows tissue. VEGF grows blood vessels. PDGF is a second stem cell homing factor and helps tissue regeneration especially heart. eNOS dilates blood vessels. Follistatin promotes muscle growth. Activin A and B regenerates nerve cells and neurons. Tropoelastin increases elasticity of all tissues especially arteries, skin, heart, aorta. GDF-10 and GDF-11 promote regeneration especially of nerve cells and neurons. Neurogenin-3 is especially helpful in brain and pancreas regeneration. Relaxin helps heart regeneration.
The micro voltage signal generator may be produced utilizing the same techniques to produce a standard heart pacemaker well known to a person of ordinary skill in the art. An exemplary microvoltage generator is available (for experimental purposes from Cal-X Stars Business Accelerator, Inc. DBA Leonhardt's Launchpads or Leonhardt Vineyards LLC DBA Leonhardt Ventures of Salt Lake City, UT, US). The primary difference is the special electrical stimulation signals needed to control, e.g., precise follistatin release on demand (which signals are described later herein). The leading pacemaker manufacturers are Medtronic, Boston Scientific Guidant, Abbott St. Jude, BioTronik and Sorin Biomedica.
Construction of the electric signal generators and pacemakers, are known in the art and can be obtained from OEM suppliers as well as their accompanying chargers and programmers. The electric signal generators are programmed to produce specific signals to lead to specific protein expressions at precisely the right time for, e.g., optimal organ treatment or regeneration.
The pacing infusion lead may be constructed or purchased from the same suppliers that build standard heart pacemaker leads. Pacing infusion leads may be purchased from a variety of OEM vendors. The pacing infusion lead may, for example, be a standard one currently used in heart failure pacing studies in combination with drug delivery.
An infusion and electrode wide area pitch may be constructed by cutting conduction polymer to shape and forming plastic into a flat bag with outlet ports in strategic locations.
Micro stimulators may be purchased or constructed in the same manner heart pacemakers have been made since the 1960's. Micro infusion pumps can be purchased or produced similar to how they have been produced for drug, insulin, and pain medication delivery since the 1970's. The programming computer can be standard laptop computer. The programming wand customary to wireless programming wands may be used to program heart pacers.
Any one of the protein expression signals work well on their own for organ regeneration, but they work better together. SDF-1 is the most powerful regeneration protein followed by IGF-1.
Wireless, single lumen infusion pacing lead or infusion conduction wide array patch may all be used to deliver the regeneration signals and substances to the organ of interest to be treated or they may be used in combination.
A re-charging wand for use herein is preferably similar to the pacemaker re-charging wand developed by Alfred Mann in the early 1970's for recharging externally implantable pacemakers.
A corkscrew tip may be of a standard type utilized to secure most heart pacemakers in heart tissue. Wireless delivery of the signal or electro-acupuncture needle delivery is included.
Additionally, the micro stimulator and micro pump and regeneration composition and bioelectric signaling programming may be used to generate tissue(s) and/or organ(s), such as hair and skin. Alternatively, the system may be used for hair removal.
With respect to hair regeneration, the expression signals for hair regeneration promoting growth factors/proteins are described herein as are the study durations for each signal. Particularly described are a method and apparatus for producing hair growth stimulation using bioelectric energy, topical compositions, stem cell/growth factor micro infusions and combinations thereof. By using bioelectric signaling resulting from specific protein expressions and their cellular responses to exposure to specific micro voltages. The described system controls release of SDF-1 a stem cell homing factor as well as IGF-1, HGF, EGF, follistatin, tropoelastin, eNOS and VEGF as well as micro infusion delivery of an, e.g., 15 component hair regeneration cocktail which includes nutrient hydrogel, thus providing all the supporting element to grow a full head of hair.
A preferred composition includes adipose-derived cells (or bone marrow derived MSCs or any pluripotent stem cell, such as iPS cells) and growth factor mix which should include (SDF-1, IGF-1, EGF, HGF, PDGF, VEGF, eNOS, activin A, activin B, follistatin, relaxin, GDF-10, GDF-11 and tropoelastin plus selected exosomes (miR-146a, miR-294, mES-Exo) plus selected alkaloids (harmine and tetrahydroharmine) plus selected anti-inflammatory factors plus nutrient hydrogel (IGF-1, SDF-1, HGF plus FGF) plus organ specific matrix. For regenerating muscle, one includes into the composition skeletal muscle or cardiac muscle-derived cells. Also, preferably included are amniotic fluid, placenta, or cord blood when available.
For heart treatment/regeneration (e.g., for treating congestive heart failure), the compositions may be modified to include: cardiac tissue biopsy derived cells, adipose tissue-derived cells, skeletal muscle derived cells (immature myoblasts (Tamaki selection process—Tamaki et al. “Cardiomyocyte Formation by Skeletal Muscle-Derived Multi-Myogenic Stem Cells after Transplantation into Infarcted Myocardium,” PLoS ONE 3(3): e1789. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0001789 (2008), the contents of which are incorporated herein by this reference)), nutrient hydrogel, selected growth factors (SDF-1, PDGF, HGF, IGF-1, follistatin, relaxin, tropoelastin, eNOS, VEGF, and EGF), exosomes, alkaloids, anti-inflammatory agent(s), cardiac matrix soaked in selected growth factors, and Micro RNAs.
For human use, longer repeat doses are needed and a natural release from a patient's own electrically stimulated cells leads to successful human heart regeneration. For example, the described signals for follistatin release match more closely with the natural low voltage signals in the human body.
In a booster composition for heart treatment/regeneration, the composition may include: adipose tissue-derived cells, cardiac tissue-derived cells, skeletal muscle derived cells—immature myoblasts (Tamaki selection process—cardiac progenitor—Tamaki et al. supra (2008)), growth factors (SDF-1, PDGF, HGF, Follistatin, and IGF-1), and cardiac matrix. In the basic composition for heart treatment/regeneration, the composition may include: adipose tissue-derived cells and muscle-derived immature myoblast cells (Tamaki process selection—see Tamaki et al. supra (2008)) or cardiac derived cells, together with selected growth factors (SDF-1, PDGF, HGF, and Follistatin).
There are three compositions, i.e., a basic composition, an intermediate composition, and an advanced composition. The basic composition includes MSCs or adipose derived cells, amniotic fluid, and myoblasts. The intermediate composition includes the ingredients of the basic composition together with a cocktail of growth factors (Follistatin rich). The advanced composition is adipose-derived or bone marrow-derived stem cells (MSCs), endothelial progenitor cells, selected growth factors cocktail, selected exosomes, selected Micro RNAs, selected alkaloids, selected anti-inflammatory agents, nutrient hydrogel, organ specific matrix, amniotic fluid (240 growth factors), and cardiac derived cells or immature myoblasts.
The concentration of cells in the compositions is preferably about 50,000,000 cells/ml. The amniotic fluid is preferably as described in Pierce et al. “Collection and characterization of amniotic fluid from scheduled C-section deliveries,” Cell Tissue Bank, DOI 10.1007/s10561-016-9572-7 (Springer, 2012) and is available from Irvine Scientific.
In certain embodiments, an organ regeneration mixed composition (e.g., a cardio angiogenic and cardio myogenic “cocktail” for heart treatment/regeneration) is loaded into a micro infusion pump (or in the case of limb salvage injected directly in the patient's leg with a needle and syringe). The pump may be refilled, e.g., weekly to achieve a slow, timed infusion delivery of the composition to the heart scar tissue. Administration of the composition(s) is combined with bioelectric stimulation to control the release of more than twelve regeneration promoting proteins. Treatment times for assisting the heart may last 36 months.
For treating heart failure, a single (prior art) injection session is insufficient to fully recover a failing organ especially a failing heart. Furthermore, injecting just one cell type alone one time is not enough for full organ recovery. Bioelectric stimulation for controlled release of SDF-1 in a subject is powerful to improve organ regeneration results. Bioelectric stimulation controlled release of VEGF, eNOS and SDF is powerful in improving blood flow to a failing organ. Nutrient hydrogels and organ specific matrixes can highly improve cell transplantation results. A mix of growth factors provides better organ recovery results than just one growth factor or just one cell type. Bioelectric stimulation controlled release of a variety of growth factors offers more improvement than just one. Hepatocyte growth factor not only aides in organ regeneration, but also reduces arrhythmias risk in the heart. Follistatin injected or released via bioelectric stimulation can greatly improve muscle based organ regeneration results. Tropoelastin can improve elasticity of any treated organ, which in itself is valuable and is deemed to be especially valuable in the heart. An implantable micro infusion re-fillable programmable pump designed to reduce cell damage is better than injecting the patient's heart numerous times with separate procedures.
Bioelectric stimulation can be done with the described microstimulator, which has a pacing infusion lead with a corkscrew lead placed/attached at, e.g., the center of heart scar tissue. The microstimulator is actuated and runs through programmed signals to signal the release of, e.g., SDF-1 and a differentiation signal. Described is a method of activating a tissue to differentiate a stem cell or to stimulate the tissue to produce a protein. The protein is selected from the group consisting of insulin-like growth factor 1 (“IGF1”), epidermal growth factor (“EGF”), hepatocyte growth factor (“HGF”), platelet-derived growth factor (“PDGF”), endothelial NOS (“eNOS”), vascular endothelial growth factor (“VEGF”), activin A, activin B, receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (“RANKL”), osteoprotegerin (“OPG”), tumor necrosis factor alpha (“TNF A”), follistatin, interleukin 6 (“IL-6”), hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha (“HIF-1-alpha”), and tropoelastin, the method including: stimulating the, e.g., human tissue with an electrical signal appropriate for the protein and tissue.
In such a method, when the electrical signal includes (within 15%): 0.1V applied at a frequency of about 50 Hz with a duration of about three (3) minutes (wherein the electrical signal is as measured three (3) mm deep into the tissue), the protein produced is VEGF.
In such a method, when the electrical signal includes (within 2%): 200 picoamps for about 10 seconds for about one (1) hour and the pulse has an amplitude of about 5 volts and a width of about 0.5 milliseconds for about 1 hour, with a duration of about one (1) minute (wherein the electrical signal is as measured three (3) mm deep into the tissue), stem cells differentiate.
In such a method, when the electrical signal includes (within 15%): 10V at 50 Hz and 100 Hz for about 12 hours each (duration 1 minute) (wherein the electrical signal is as measured three (3) mm deep into the tissue), the protein produced is follistatin.
In such a method, when the electrical signal includes (within 15%): 3.5 V stimulation in 10 second bursts, 1 burst every 30 seconds at a frequency of about 50 HZ (duration 5 minutes) (wherein the electrical signal is as measured three (3) mm deep into the tissue), the protein produced is HGF.
In such a method, when the electrical signal includes (within 15%): 3 mV with a frequency of about 22 Hz, and a current of about 1 mA for about fifteen (15) minutes and 3 mA for about fifteen (15) minutes (duration 5 minutes) (wherein the electrical signal is as measured three (3) mm deep into the tissue), the protein produced is IGF-1.
In such a method, when the electrical signal includes (within 15%): 0.06 V with 50 Hz alternating electrical field and a current of about 1 mA for about fifteen (15) minutes and 3 mA for about fifteen (15) minutes (duration 2 minutes) (wherein the electrical signal is as measured three (3) mm deep into the tissue), the protein produced is tropoelastin.
In such a method, when the electrical signal includes (within 15%): alternating high-frequency (HF) and medium-frequency signals (MF), symmetric, biphasic, trapezoid pulses, with 400-μs pulse duration and 1.5/1-s ramp-up/ramp-down duration, respectively (wherein the electrical signal is as measured three (3) mm deep into the tissue), the protein produced is eNOS. In such a method, when the HF consists of about 75 Hz pulses with six (6) seconds on and 21 seconds off for about fifteen (15) minutes. In such a method, when the MF consists of about 45 Hz pulses with 5 seconds on 12 seconds off for about fifteen (15) minutes followed by stimulation duration set as 20 minutes. In such a method, when the electrical signal includes (within 15%): 1 Hz stimulation, stimulation applied for about nine (9) seconds, followed by a one (1) second silent period, a total of about 1080 stimulations for about 20 minutes. In such a method, when the electrical signal includes (within 15%): 20 Hz stimulation, stimulation applied for about two (2) seconds, followed by silent period for about 28 seconds, a total of about 1600 stimulations for about 20 minutes (duration 2 minutes).
In such a method, when the electrical signal includes (within 15%): 6 mV at 150 Hz, monophasic square wave pulse 0.1 ms in duration current of fifteen (15) mA for about fifteen (15) minutes (duration two (2) minutes) (wherein the electrical signal is as measured three (3) mm deep into the tissue), the protein produced is Activin B.
In such a method, when the electrical signal includes (within 15%): 10 V/cm, pulse-width 180 μs, 500 Hz (duration nine (9) minutes) (wherein the electrical signal is as measured three (3) mm deep into the tissue), the protein produced is EGF.
For example, upregulation of RANKL, IGF-1, VEGF, and SDF-1 was achieved in cardiomyocytes using such signals. Upregulation of SDF-1 was achieved in pig heart. Upregulation of VEGF, endothelial NOS (“eNOS”), hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha (“HIF-1-alpha”), and IL-6 was achieved in eye cells. Upregulation of RANKL and osteoprotegerin (“OPG”) was achieved in bone, tooth and gum.
Also described is a method of activating a tissue to produce stromal cell-derived factor 1 (“SDF1”), the method including: stimulating the (e.g., human) tissue with an electrical signal, wherein the electrical signal includes (within 15%): 30 pulses per second with a voltage of about 3.5 mV, and successively alternating currents of about 700 to 1500 picoamps for about one minute, and again with 700 to 1500 picoamps for about one minute and stimulated with current of about 0.25 mA, pulse duration of about 40 pulses/s, pulse width of about 100 μs, wherein the electrical signal is as measured three (3) mm deep into the tissue.
Further described is a method of activating a tissue to attract a stem cell, the method including: stimulating the (e.g., human) tissue with an electrical signal, wherein the electrical signal includes (within 2%): fifteen (15) mV and a current of about 500 picoamps at 70 pulses per minute for about three (3) hours and 20 pulses per minute, a pulse amplitude of from about 2.5-6 volts, and a pulse width of from about 0.2-0.7 milliseconds for about three (3) hours for about three (3) minutes, wherein the electrical signal is as measured three (3) mm deep into the tissue.
A combination bioelectric stimulator that controls release in the scarred heart of SDF-1, IGF-1, HGF, EGF, eNOS, VEGF, Activin A and B, follistatin, tropoelastin, GDF-10, GDF-11 and Neurogenin 3 combined with repeat delivery of a mixed stem cell and growth factor cardiac matrix composition via an implantable re-fillable micro infusion pump may be advantageously used.
In some cases, SDF-1 recruits via a presumed homing signal new reparative stem cells to the damaged organ. VEGF causes new nutrient and oxygen producing blood vessels to grow into the area being treated. IGF-1 repairs damaged cells, tissues and organs. Follistatin repairs damaged muscle. Tropoelastin adds elasticity to treated tissues making them more compliant. HGF aides in all repair processes and in the specific case of the heart regeneration reduces the risk of arrhythmias. All of these proteins work together to fully regenerate an organ over time.
The healing process can be accelerated with the use of a micro infusion pump that is filled with various types of stem cells and growth factors and in some cases drugs.
In certain embodiments relating to the treatment of cancer and tumors, described is a method of inhibiting the growth of cancer cells in a target region, wherein the method includes treating the cancer cells with an anti-cancer drug; and applying an electric field to the target region for a period of time, wherein the electric field has frequency and field strength characteristics selected to inhibit the growth of cancer cells in the target region. In such a method, in the applying step, the field may be applied in at least two different directions in an alternating sequence.
In such a method, the drug dosage may be less than 20% of a standard dosage for the drug.
In such a method, the period of time is typically at least 24 hours.
In such a method, the field strength is typically at least 1 V/cm.
In such a method, the drug typically comprises at least one of paclitaxel, doxorubicin cyclophosphamide, and cisplatin. In such a method, the field strength is typically at least 1 V/cm and the period of time is at least 24 hours.
Also described in certain embodiments is a method of killing or inhibiting the growth of cancer cells in a target region, wherein the method includes applying an electric field to the target region for a period of time while the cancer cells are being treated with an anti-cancer drug, wherein the electric field has a field strength in the target region of at least 1 V/cm. In such a method, the drug dosage is less than 20% of a standard dosage for the drug. In such a method, the period of time is at least 24 hours. In such a method, the drug comprises at least one of paclitaxel, doxorubicin cyclophosphamide, and cisplatin. In such a method, the field strength is between 1 V/cm and 5 V/cm and the period of time is at least 24 hours. In such a method, in the applying step, the field is applied in at least two different directions in an alternating sequence. Typically, the drug comprises cyclophosphamide, and typically, the period of time is at least 6 hours.
What follows are preferred signals from the stimulator. For example, described are two PDGF expression control signals, one low voltage and one higher voltage. The test tissue is sheep heart tissue. The test cells are mesenchymal stem cells.
30% PDGF increase>3 V/cm, 10 Hz, 2 micro amps (0.000002 amps) and the pulse duration 0.2 ms.
230% PDGF increase>20 V/cm 100 Hz, 0.25 mA (2.5e-7 amps) and pulse duration of 40 pulses/s, width of 100 μs.
40 minute treatment cycles 2 times a week for 4 weeks and then 3 times a week for 12 weeks.
PDGF Signal: 20 V for 1 minute, 20 mV for 10 minutes, current of 0.25 mA, pulse duration of 40 pulses/s, pulse width of 100 μs, and frequency of 100 Hz for 5 minutes followed by 528 Hz for 3 minutes and 432 Hz for 3 minutes and 50 Hz for 3 minutes.
VEGF—Blood vessel sprouting growth: 0.1V applied at a frequency of 50 Hz. Duration 3 minutes.
SDF-1—Stem cell recruiting signal: 30 pulses per second with a voltage of 3.5 mV, and successively alternating currents of 700 to 1500 picoamps for one minute, and again with 700 to 1500 picoamps for one minute and stimulated with current of 0.25 mA, pulse duration of 40 pulses/s, pulse width of 100 μs, and frequency of 100 Hz—each signal for 40 minutes to 8 hours a day for 2 to 36 months as needed for ideal results. Duration 7 minutes.
Stem cell proliferation signals: 15 mV and a current of 500 picoamps at 70 pulses per minute for 3 hours and 20 pulses per minute, a pulse amplitude of from 2.5-6 volts, and a pulse width of from 0.2-0.7 milliseconds for 3 hours. Duration 3 minutes.
Stem cell differentiation signals to become muscle: 200 picoamps for 10 seconds for 1 hour and the pulse has an amplitude of 5 volts and a width of 0.5 milliseconds for 1 hour. Duration 1 minute.
Another method is to reverse polarity and drop the voltage.
Follistatin—(muscle growth) production signal: 10 V at 50 Hz and 100 Hz 0.25 mA. Duration 1 minute.
HGF—Hepatocyte growth factor (arrhythmia reduction) signal: 3.5 V stimulation in 10 second bursts, 1 burst every 30 seconds at frequency 50 Hz. Duration 5 minutes.
IGF-1: 3 mv with electric frequency of 22 Hz, and electric current of 1 mA for 15 minutes and 3 ma for 15 minutes. Duration 5 minutes.
Tropoelastin: 0.06 V with 50 Hz alternating electrical field and electric current of 1 ma for 15 minutes and 3 ma for 15 minutes. Duration 2 minutes.
RANKL/TNF Alpha nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) ligand/TNF Alpha: 3 mV at 2/100 Hz alternating frequency with current of 3 mA followed by 15 Hz, 1 Gauss EM field, consisting of 5-millisecond bursts with 5-microsecond pulses followed by 200- μs pulse duration at 30 Hz and with current amplitude of 140 mA. (Optional use depending on application.)
eNOS: Alternating high-frequency (HF) and medium-frequency signals (MF): Symmetric, biphasic, trapezoid pulses, with 400-μs pulse duration and 1.5/1-s ramp-up/ramp-down duration, respectively. HF consisted of 75 Hz pulses with 6 second on-21 second off for 15 minutes. MF consisted of 45 Hz pulses with 5 second on-12 second off for 15 minutes. Followed by stimulation duration set as 20 minutes for both 1 Hz and 20 Hz stimulations. For 1 Hz stimulation, stimulation is applied for 9 seconds, followed by a 1 second silent period, a total of 1080 stimulations for 20 min. For 20 Hz stimulation, stimulation is applied for 2 seconds, followed by silent period for 28 seconds, a total of 1600 stimulations for 20 min. Duration 2 minutes.
Activin B: 6 mv at 150 HZ Monophasic square wave pulse 0.1 ms in duration current of 15 mA for 15 minutes. Duration 2 minutes.
EGF—10 V/cm, pulse-width 180 μs, 500 Hz. Duration 9 minutes.
An exemplary bioelectric signal sequence suggested for heart regeneration in humans split into six phases is as follows.
Results of Electrical Stimulation (ES) of Cells In Vitro
A week after treatment, samples can be collected for morphometric evaluation by in-situ hybridization or RT-PCR.
Specifically,
In certain embodiments, a subject's organ(s) and/or tissue(s) are first scanned or analyzed with a device to determine what his or her needs may be before treatment begins. The scanning/analysis can be by, e.g., generating mechanical vibrations at position adjacent the location to be an analyzed as described in, e.g., US 2003/0220556 A1 to Porat et al. (the contents of which are incorporated herein by this reference) and/or by measuring transmembrane voltage potential of a cell (see, e.g., Chernet & Levin, “Transmembrane voltage potential is an essential cellular parameter for the detection and control of tumor development in a Xenopus model,” Dis. Models & Mech. 6, pp. 595-607 (2013); doi:10.1242/dmm.010835, the contents of which are also incorporated herein by this reference. See, also, Brooks et al. “Bioelectric impedance predicts total body water, blood pressure, and heart rate during hemodialysis in children and adolescents” J. Ren Nutr., 18(3):304-311 (May 2008); doi: 10.1053/j.jrn.2007.11.008, the contents of which are incorporated herein by this reference, describing the use of bioelectric impedance to evaluate the variability of blood pressure, systolic blood pressure, etc.
As used herein, “scanning” means measuring bioelectrical electrical activity of organs, sometimes by placement of a bion coil reader and transmitter in the organ, and direct that information to a computer. The computer stores the bioelectrical read measurements of diseased organs and healthy organs and makes a comparative exam classifying the organ into one category or another, which is much like a doctor using information to make a diagnosis.
Presently, the best approach for whole body and individual organ scanning is to use a combination of: a. 3D Body Scannint, b. Quantum Magnetic Resonance Scanning, c. Biofeedback scanning, d. Bioelectric scanning, e. Bion implant scanning, f Nervous system scanning, and g. Light activated cell reaction reading.
Scanners such as the Ina'Chi scanner, the Quantum Magnetic Resonance Analyzer (QMRA), the 3D Quantum Health Analyzer Scan whole body organ health 2, BodyScan® scanner, and the “BIONic muscle spindle” are also useful.
See, also, P. Collins “Bioelectric Signals Can Be Used to Detect Early Cancer,” Tufts News, http://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/bioelectric-signals-used-detect-early-cancer (Feb. 1, 2013) reported that scientists had discovered a bioelectric signal that can identify cells likely to develop into tumors, and that they could lower the incidence of cancerous cells by manipulating the electrical charge across cell membranes. After the subject's needs in this regard are determined, then treatment (e.g., enhanced tissue growth or regeneration) may be initiated as needed and/or desired, preferably with the same device.
U.S. Pat. No. 9,032,964 to Schuler, the contents of which are incorporated herein by this reference, entitled “Method and system for processing cancer cell electrical signals for medical therapy” describes a scientific computer system with processor capable of recording, storing, and reprogramming the natural electrical signals of cancer cells as found in tumors of humans and animals. The reprogramming process is designed to create a confounding electrical signal for retransmission into a malignant tumor to damage or shut-down the cellular internal electrical communication system. Altering the electrical charge on the glycocalyx of the outer cell membrane is also part of the treatment by application of ions. The system causes cancer cell death as a medical treatment using ultra-low voltage and amperage encoded signals which are reprogrammed from cancer cell communication signals.
For example, the subject is positioned for analysis with a device, preferably with a non-invasive testing device for evaluating, e.g., the autonomic nervous system, organ function(s), and risk factors associated with heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. The non-invasive testing device may analyze data from, e.g., the subject's skin galvanic response, skin color, oximeter, blood pressure, and body composition analyzer to determine hardening and thickening of the subject's arteries, the subject's heart health, exercise capacity, thyroid function, neurotransmitter balance, and multiple other markers for health. See, also, Fatemi et al. “Imaging elastic properties of biological tissues by low-frequency harmonic vibration” Proceedings of the IEEE, 91(10):1503-1519 (October 2003).
In an alternative embodiment, the analysis conducted by the device comprises (or further includes) detecting minute energy fields around the human body with, e.g., a “SQUID magnetometer” (SQUID is an acronym for “Superconducting Quantum Interference Device”), able to detect biomagnetic fields associated with physiological activities in the subject's body. A quantum resonant magnetic analyzer analyzes such fields. The magnetic frequency and energy of a subject's organ(s) and/or tissue(s) are collected by appropriately positioning the sensor with respect to the portion of the subject's organ(s) and/or tissue(s) to be analyzed, and after amplification of the signal by the instrument, the data are compared with standard quantum resonant spectrum of diseases, nutrition, and other indicators/markers to determine whether the sample waveforms are irregular using a Fourier approach.
Treatment may include, e.g., moving magnets or changing magnetic fields (pulsed electromagnetic fields) about the tissue and/or organ, for example, to reduce inflammation or treat pain or induce tissue growth in the subject.
The subject's body is scanned to detect non-cancerous tissue damage. When non-cancer damage is detected, treatment may be initiated/indicated/scheduled.
The invention is further described with the aid of the following illustrative Examples.
Low voltage pulsed electrical stimulation device for controlling expression of follistatin, a muscle formation promotion protein, from tissues.
Epicardial stimulation is especially useful for heart regeneration.
In one embodiment, the system stimulates the controlled production/release of follistatin, a known myostatin inhibitor, thus promoting the formation of new muscle and repair of damaged or weakened muscle including heart muscle post heart attack. Follistatin-like 1 (FSTL1) is a protein that encourages the growth of healthy cells, contractile muscle tissue and even blood vessels, helping supply the newly created muscle tissue with oxygen and nutrients. This therapy was originally designed to reduce or eliminate scarring of the heart following a heart attack and reversing heart failure, but may also be applicable to treating other organs suffering from muscle loss or degradation.
The electrical stimulation device promotes the reliable controlled release of follistatin with practical, safe, low voltages. The version of the system described in this Example includes the following components: Micro voltage signal generator (micro-stimulator from QIG Greatbatch); pacing and infusion lead; corkscrew tip; conductive polymer bandage wrap or patch; signal programmer; and external battery charging wand.
Relationship Between the Components:
The micro voltage signal generator is attached to the pacing infusion lead with, e.g., a corkscrew tip or conductive polymer bandage or patch to the tissue or organ to be treated. An external signal programmer may be used to program the micro voltage signal generator with the proper signals for treatment including the follistatin producing signal. The device battery may be re-chargeable with an external battery charging wand.
In use, the signal generator sends a signal to the target tissue organ that causes the genes within the DNA of that tissue to start the follistatin synthesis process on demand. The signal generator sends a signal to the target tissue organ that causes the genes within the DNA of that tissue to start releasing follistatin on demand. The follistatin—(muscle growth) production signal is preferably 10V at 50 Hz and 100 Hz 0.25 mA alternating back and forth. A 3V signal is being developed.
The system not only controls the DNA to build ribosomes and proteins, but also controls the gates of the cell membranes opening and closing correctly to promote regeneration.
The essential elements are the micro voltage signal generator and the means for delivering the signal to the target tissue.
A micro infusion pump is included to the system for delivering other supportive substances or even follistatin in greater volume more quickly.
The signal generator may be external or internal. The transmission of the signal may be wireless, via liquid and/or via wires.
The tissue contact interface may be a patch or bandage or may be via electrodes or leads.
The described system produces follistatin under precise dosing control at safe and comfortable low voltages.
The signal generator programmed with the follistatin release signal is directed via a lead, bandage of patch to the target organ tissue in need of muscle repair or build up. As the signal is in stimulation mode the tissue releases follistatin and muscle is built or repaired as needed until full function resumes or the desired enhanced function is reached.
Treatment of the pancreas with bioelectric controlled protein expression and micro infusion pump stem cell composition delivery.
A pancreas regeneration system includes three primary components. First, the micro bioelectric regeneration stimulator (micro-stimulator from QIG Greatbatch) that controls release of 10 regeneration promoting proteins including SDF-1 a stem cell homing signal, IGF-1, HGF, EGF, activin A and B, eNOS, VEGF, follistatin and tropoelastin. Second, a programmable, re-fillable micro infusion pump. Third, a fifteen component stem cell-based regeneration composition comprising a variety of cell types, growth factors, BMP-7, PDLI-1, HGH, selected alkaloids, micro RNAs, nutrient hydrogel, NADA and pancreatic matrix.
In use, the stimulator and pump are implanted just below the subject's skin with a re-fillable silicone septum port with pacing infusion lead directed to the pancreas with a total conductive infusion wrap tip that is gentle on the pancreatic tissue. One portion of the pacing infusion lead is directed to the interior portion of the pancreas.
The device combines three methods of decalcification. The system regenerates heart valve tissue. Shape reform is combined via a nitinol ring with decalcification and regeneration.
Heart valves become dysfunctional from calcification build up, and clots form, which causes strokes, heart valves lose shape and thus function. Heart valve leaflets degenerate and do not function properly.
Other devices failed to completely de-calcify heart valve and left dangerous deposits. They failed to even attempt to regenerate heart valve tissues. They failed to combine shape reform with decalcification and regeneration.
The described system has three methods of decalcification combined. Described are a device and method combining shape reform via a nitinol ring with decalcification and regeneration.
As stated above, heart valves become dysfunctional from calcification build up, clots form which causes strokes, heart valves lose shape and thus function. Heart valve leaflets degenerate and do not function properly.
The device decalcifies the heart valves, restores shape, and regenerates them restoring full normal function.
The disclosed system reduces calcification in a heart valve. It also regenerates the heart valve with stem cell recruitment and differentiation supported by a full range of regeneration promotion proteins. The system may be combined with a non-surgical reforming option when required or thought desirable.
The disclosed system combines three methods of decalcification, which leads to heart valve tissue regeneration. The system combines shape reform via a nitinol ring with decalcification and regeneration.
Also, it can produce heart valve decalcification system, a heart valve regeneration system, a heart valve shape reform system, a heart varve autologous cell created leaflets, and a heart valve catheter based delivery system.
The version of the system discussed for this Example includes the following components: Abrasive surface burr on tip of catheter for decalcification; Ultrasonic cleaning on tip of catheter; Biological safe solvent cleaner delivery system on tip of catheter; Bioelectric signal delivery array on tip of catheter; Bioelectric SDF⋅1 stem cell homing signal; Bioelectric IGF-1 DNA repair signal; Bioelectric HGF regeneration signal; Bioelectric EGF regeneration signal; Bioelectric Activin A and B regeneration signals; Bioelectric follistatin regeneration signal; Bioelectric Tropoelastin elasticity regeneration signal; Bioelectric eNOS blood flow signal; Bioelectric VEGF blood flow signal; Bioelectric stem cell proliferation signal; Bioelectric stem cell differentiation control signal; Nitinol ring placement catheter for shape reform; Autologous cell-created heart valve leaflets; Autologous cell-created heart valve placement device; Optical viewing catheter; Cerebral protection device to stop debris from reaching brain; Bioelectric stimulator signal generator; Micro Infusion pump; Suction cup system for holding heart valve leaflet; and Suction system to vacuum away debris.
Relationship Between the Components:
The abrasive surface burr on tip of catheter for decalcification, ultrasonic cleaning on tip of catheter, and biological safe solvent cleaner delivery system on tip of catheter in sequence work to fully decalcify clean the heart valve leaflets and orifice. The optical viewing system/catheter provides visualization of areas being cleaned. The suction cup system helps hold the heart valve leaflets during cleaning. The suction vacuum helps remove debris. The optical viewing system/catheter provides cerebral protection with a filter or deflector or the bioelectric signal delivery array on tip of catheter, bioelectric SDF⋅1 stem cell homing signal, bioelectric IGF-1 DNA repair signal, bioelectric HGF regeneration signal, bioelectric EGF regeneration signal, bioelectric Activin A and B regeneration signals, bioelectric follistatin regeneration signal, bioelectric Tropoelastin elasticity regeneration signal, bioelectric eNOS blood flow signal, bioelectric VEGF blood flow signal, and bioelectric stem cell proliferation signal bioelectric regeneration signals powered by the bioelectric signal generator, which is external work to regenerate the native heart valve by recruiting stem cells and building new healthy tissues. The nitinol ring is placed by a catheter delivery system only if the above decalcification and regeneration procedure has not restored full function. The autologous cell created heart valve leaflets are only placed via the heart valve catheter-based delivery system if all the previous steps have not restored full function.
The three decalcification catheters; abrasive burr, ultrasonic cleaning and biological safe solvent under high pressure clean the heart valve. The ten bioelectric regeneration signals regenerate the heart valve. The nitinol ring restores original shape and thus improves function. The autologous cell created heart valve leaflets are placed only if all the decalcification, regeneration, and shape reform steps have failed to restore full normal function. If all of the above has failed a micro infusion pump may be connected to the guiding catheter and a fifteen component regeneration cocktail composition may be infused until function is restored.
If the three decalcification steps and 10 and regeneration signals do not restore full heart valve function, then a nitinol ring is placed by catheter in the heart valve orifice to attempt to restore shape and function. If the decalcification, regeneration, and nitinol ring shape reform procedures do not work to restore full function then an autologous cell created heart valve is placed via a catheter delivery system
The three cleaning devices are delivered via a deflecting tip guiding catheter to their position. An optical viewing catheter provides visualization. A suction cup holds leaflets. A dental burr is used on tip of deflecting catheter for first cleaning. An ultrasonic cleaner second cleaning. A biological safe solvent high pressure sprayer for third cleaning. The cleaning is followed by regeneration utilizing bioelectric signals delivered via an array on the tip of a catheter that control more than 10 protein expressions. If needed a nitinol ring is placed via a catheter to reform shape. If needed a new set of autologous cell created heart valve leaflets are placed via catheter.
The heart valve function may be restored with cleaning only. The regeneration procedure may be used after autologous cell-created implant to improve strength and function. The microinfusion pump could replace or supplement the regeneration stimulator.
The three decalcification procedures are completed first under optical guidance. A cerebral protection device is essential. This is followed by the delivery of ten regeneration signals via the bioelectric signal array at the tip of the catheter. If full normal function is not restored at this point, a nitinol ring may be placed to help reform normal shape. If full function is still not restored after all these steps, autologous cell created heart valve leaflets may be placed via catheter.
The nitinol ring and new heart valve leaflets are only necessary if the decalcification and regeneration procedure failed to restore full normal function. The micro infusion pump is optional.
In an alternative embodiment, a robot could control the full procedure of cleaning, regeneration, nitinol ring placement and percutaneous autologous cell created valve placement.
A “brain cap” is connected to the stimulator and pump and treatment is 40 minutes, 3 times a week for 8 to 36 weeks as needed.
A method and apparatus for producing hair growth stimulation using bioelectrical energy, topical composition(s), stem cell/growth factor micro infusions, and combinations thereof.
By using bioelectric signaling resulting from specific protein expressions and their cellular responses to exposure to specific micro voltages. The device controls release of SDF-1 a stem cell homing factor as well as IGF-1, HGF, EGF, follistatin, Tropoelastin, eNOS, and VEGF as well as micro infusion delivery of an, e.g., 15 component hair regeneration cocktail which includes nutrient hydrogel, thus providing all the supporting elements to grow a full head of hair. The composition preferably includes at least EGF and HGF.
Low doses on shaven arms and legs are being tested before moving to higher doses on the head. Safety or the bioelectric stimulation signals in sheep has been studied. The bioelectric stimulation delivery (micro-stimulator from QIG Greatbatch) is combined with a 14 electrode helmet and a hair matrix ointment to ensure the bald areas of the head have the “hair protein” signals so when the SDF-1 bioelectric signal recruits stem cells to the balding areas, those stem cells get the “create hair” signal not the “create skin” signal.
What follows is the signal sequence for the hair regeneration. Note—These are the signals to be reached 3 mm deep in the tissues, not the originating signal. The resistance from the driving signal stimulator to the target tissue needs to be calculated to determine the originating signal in order to reach the below target signals 10 mm to 3 cm deep within the target tissues.
40 minute treatment cycles twice a week for 4 weeks and then 3 times a week for 12 weeks.
9. eNOS: Alternating high-frequency (HF) and medium-frequency signals (MF): Symmetric, biphasic, trapezoid pulses, with 400-μs pulse duration and 1.5/1-s ramp-up/ramp-down duration, respectively. HF consisted of 75 Hz pulses with 6 second(s) on-21 second(s) off for 15 minutes. MF consisted of 45 Hz pulses with 5 second(s) on-12 second(s) off for 15 minutes. Followed by stimulation duration set as 20 minutes for both 1 Hz and 20 Hz stimulations. For 1 Hz stimulation, stimulation is applied for 9 seconds, followed by a 1 second silent period, a total of 1080 stimulations for 20 minutes For 20 Hz stimulation, stimulation is applied for 2 seconds, followed by silent period for 28 seconds, a total of 1600 stimulations for 20 minutes (duration 2 minutes.)
Drop down resistors may be used in the pacing infusion lead line to adjust down voltages when necessary.
Hair Growth
In a method of stimulating hair growth, the method includes: exposing a hair growth structure to a source of narrow band of bioelectric signals without having applied a drug, cosmeceutical, and/or chromophore to the hair growth structure; and applying a bioelectrical signal controlled protein to promote hair growth by maintaining the exposure of the hair growth structure to the source of narrowband of bioelectric signals for protein expression for a clinically effective duration and at a clinically effective depth to stimulate hair growth without causing skin ablation.
The source of narrowband bioelectric signals may be delivered by, e.g., wireless transmission, electro-acupuncture needles, conductive patches doped with hair growth promoting drugs and proteins, a conduction signal helmet or cap, a metal hair scalp tickler or any combination thereof.
The bioelectric signal may produce vascular endothelial growth for factor release VEGF—to promote hair growth and blood vessel sprouting growth 0.1 V applied at a frequency of 50 Hz.
The method bioelectric signal may produce SDF-1-Stem cell recruiting signal: 30 pulses per second with a voltage of 3.5 mV and successively alternating currents of 700 to 1500 picoamps for one minute, and again with 700 to 1500 picoamps for one minute and stimulated with current of 0.25 mA pulse duration of 40 pulses/s, pulse width of 100 pS, and frequency of 100 Hz.
The bioelectrical signal may produce a stem cell proliferation signal: 15 mV and a current of 500 picoamps at 70 pulses per minute for three (3) hours and 20 pulses per minute, a pulse amplitude of from 2.5-6 volts, and a pulse width of from 0.2-0.7 milliseconds for 3 hours.
The bioelectric signal may produce stem cell differentiation signals—200 picoamps for 10 seconds for 1 hour and the pulse has an amplitude of 5 volts and a width of 0.5 milliseconds for 1 hour.
The bioelectric signal may produce Follistatin (muscle growth) production signal: 10 V at 50 Hz and 100 Hz for 12 hours each.
The method bioelectric signal may produce HGF˜Hepatocyte growth factor (arrhythmia reduction) signal: 3.5V stimulation in 10 second bursts, 1 burst every 30 seconds at frequency 50 Hz.
The bioelectric signal may also produce IGF-1: 3 mv with electric frequency of 22 Hz, and electric current of 1 mA for 15 minutes and 3 mA for 15 minutes.
The method bioelectric signal may also produce Tropoelastin: 0.06V with 50 Hz alternating electrical field and electric current of 1 ma for 15 minutes and 3 mA for 15 minutes.
The method bioelectric signal may also produce RANKL nuclear factor kappa B (NF-KB) ligand: 3 mV at: 2/100 Hz alternating frequency with current of 3 ma followed by 15 Hz, 1 Gauss EM field, consisting of 5-mlllisecond bursts with 5-microsecond pulses followed by 200 μs pulse duration at 30 Hz and with current amplitude of 140 mA.
The bioelectric signal may also produce eNOS. Alternating high frequency (HF) and medium-frequency signals (MF): Symmetric; biphasic, trapezoid pulses, with 400 μs pulse duration and 1.5/1−S ramp-up/ramp-down duration, respectively. HF consisted of 75 Hz pulses with 6 seconds on and 21 seconds off for 15 minutes. MF consisted of 45 Hz pulses with 5 seconds on and 12 second off for 15 minutes. Followed by stimulation duration set as 20 minutes for both 1 Hz and 20 Hz stimulations. For 1 Hz stimulation, stimulation is applied.
Described is a method for stimulating hair growth, the method comprising: exposing a hair growth structure to a source of narrow band of bioelectric signals, without having applied a drug, cosmeceutical, and/or chromophore to the hair growth structure; together with bioelectrical signal controlled protein release to promote hair growth by maintaining the exposure of the hair growth structure to the source of narrowband of bioelectric signals for protein expression for a clinically effective duration and at a clinically effective depth to stimulate hair growth without causing skin ablation.
In such a method, the source of narrowband bioelectric signals may be delivered by, for example, wireless transmission, electro-acupuncture needles, conductive patches doped with hair growth promoting drugs and proteins, a conduction signal helmet or cap, a metal hair scalp tickler, or any combination thereof.
In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produce vascular endothelial growth for factor release VEGF—to promote hair growth and blood vessel sprouting growth 0.1V applied at a frequency of 50 Hz.
In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produce SDF-1: Stem cell recruiting signal: 30 pulses per second with a voltage of 3.5 mV, and successively alternating currents of 700 to 1500 picoamps for one minute, and again with 700 to 1500 picoamps for one minute and stimulated with current of 0.25 mA, pulse duration of 40 pulses/s, pulse width of 100 μs, and frequency of 100 Hz.
In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produce a stem cell proliferation signal: 15 mV and a current of 500 picoamps at 70 pulses per minute for 3 hours and 20 pulses per minute, a pulse amplitude of from 2.5-6 volts, and a pulse width of from 0.2-0.7 milliseconds for 3 hours.
In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produce—stem cell differentiation signals: 200 picoamps for 10 seconds for 1 hour and the pulse has an amplitude of 5 volts and a width of 0.5 milliseconds for 1 hour.
In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produce Follistatin—(muscle growth) production signal: 10 V at 50 Hz and 100 Hz for 12 hours each.
In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produce HGF—Hepatocyte growth factor (arrhythmia reduction) signal: 3.5V stimulation in 10 second bursts, 1 burst every 30 seconds at frequency 50 HZ
In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produce IGF-1: 3 mv with electric frequency of 22 Hz, and electric current of 1 mA for 15 minutes and 3 ma for 15 minutes.
In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produce Tropoelastin: 0.06V with 50 HZ alternating electrical field and electric current of 1 ma for 15 minutes and 3 ma for 15 minutes.
In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produce RANKL nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-KB) ligand: 3 MV at 2/100 Hz alternating frequency with current of 3 mA
In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produce eNOS: Alternating high-frequency (HF) and medium-frequency signals (MF): Symmetric, biphasic, trapezoid pulses, with 400 μs pulse duration and 1.5/1-s ramp-up/ramp-down duration, respectively. HF consisted of 75 Hz pulses with 6 second on and 21 second off for 15 minutes. MF consisted of 45 Hz pulses with 5 second on and 12 second off for 15 minutes. Followed by stimulation duration set as 20 minutes for both 1 Hz and 20 Hz stimulations. For 1 Hz stimulation, stimulation is applied for 9 seconds, followed by a 1 second silent period, a total of 1080 stimulations for 20 min. For 20 Hz stimulation, stimulation is applied for 2 seconds, followed by silent period for 28 seconds, a total of 1600 stimulations for 20 min.
In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to produce Activin A: 6 mv at 150 HZ Monophasic square wave pulse 0.1 ms in duration current of 15 mA for 15 minutes.
In such a method, the sequence order is preferably VEGF, eNOS, SDF-1, Proliferation, VEGF, eNOS, HGF, IGF-1, Follistatin, Differentiation, Tropoelastin, Follistatin, IGF-1, HGF, SDF-1 and may be repeated.
In such a method, the bioelectric signal may be used to control expression of FGF and/or EGF.
For this Example, the system optimally includes the following components: Brain Electroacupuncture Cap; Micro regeneration stimulator and connecting leads; Micro infusion pump; Bioelectric signal program SDF-1=Stem Cell Homing Factor; Bioelectric signal program IGF-1; Bioelectric signal program HGF; Bioelectric signal program EGF; Bioelectric signal program Follistatin; Bioelectric signal program Tropoelastin; Bioelectric signal program eNOS; Bioelectric signal program VEGF; Bioelectric signal program Activin A and B; Hair regeneration cocktail 15 component composition; Bioelectric signal for cell proliferation; and Bioelectric signal to control differentiation.
The brain electroacupuncture cap is placed onto the head of the patient. The micro regeneration stimulator and connecting leads are connected to the brain electroacupuncture cap. The micro infusion pump is connected to the brain electroacupuncture cap. The Micro stimulator runs through a program releasing, e.g., 10 specific proteins for specific purposes all of which work together for hair regeneration. In severe cases of hair loss, a micro pump is filled with the HC-15 fifteen component hair regeneration cocktail comprising three types of stem cells, growth factors, nutrient hydrogel, scalp matrix, and Micro RNAS as well as known topical solutions for hair regeneration (e.g., minoxidil).
The micro hair regeneration stimulator may be used as a standalone. Results are accelerated and enhanced with the addition of the micro infusion pump that is re-filled daily, weekly or monthly.
The brain electroacupuncture cap may be adapted from EEG monitoring caps and electro acupuncture needles. The micro stimulator is obtained from an OEM supplier of heart pacemakers. The software is programmed into the stimulator with a standard programmer. The micro pump is obtained from an OEM supplier that makes pumps for drug infusion.
For this Example, the micro regeneration stimulator is essential. For this Example, the brain electroacupuncture cap is optional. One can use tape electrodes or standard electro acupuncture needles instead or the signals can be transmitted by a wireless light like device.
The micro infusion pump is optional for severe cases or for accelerating results.
The brain electroacupuncture cap is connected to the stimulator and pump and treatment is 40 minutes three times a week for 8 to 36 weeks as needed.
An organ regeneration device that produces controlled release of platelet-derived growth factor by bioelectric stimulation is disclosed. The system provides controlled sustained and repeated release of PDGF via a wire conduction lead or wireless signal delivery and may be combined with a micro infusion pump for maximum results in severe organ failure cases.
A Brain and Organ Regeneration Device based on Bioelectric IGF-1 Stimulation is disclosed. The system directs a lead to exactly the right position with the target organ and stimulates controlled expression of IGF-1 in combination with SDF-1, VEGF, HGH, HGF, Follistatin and tropoelastin in the proper sequence to optimize repair and regeneration.
Damaged aged or cancer stricken organs and tissues are unable to be regenerated back to their original health with current available therapies.
Injections wash away and needle pricks are painful and the entry site is too far away from the organ. Other electrical stimulation devices do not: produce the expression IGF-1 or other combination useful proteins in the most effective sequence.
The disclosed system directs a lead to exactly the right position with the target organ and stimulates controlled expression of IGF-1 in combination with SDF-1, VEGF, HGH, HGF, Follistatin, and tropoelastin in the proper sequence to optimize repair and regeneration.
IGF-1 can transport raw materials to the cells for repair and renovation. IGF-1 promotes raw material transport to the cells. Meanwhile, nucleic acids are helpful in repairing the damage in the DNA, while stimulating ceil division. IGF-1 is able to minimize the DNA and cell stellar damage, but also treat the DNA and the cell. The IGF repair cells and thus tissues and organs, especially when delivered over time in combination with other factors such as SDF-1, VEGF, HGH, HGF, follistatin, and tropoelastin.
Controlled on demand expression of IGF-1 can help repair cells, tissues and organs including brain, muscle, pancreas, lung, skin, kidney and liver.
IGF-1 injections and infusions do not get enough repair material to the target organ or tissue and cause inflammation, which is counterproductive to regeneration. Thus electrical stimulation is preferred. Prior art electrical stimulation systems failed to express the right regenerative proteins at the right time.
The system directs a lead to exactly the right position with the target organ and stimulates controlled expression of IGF-1 in combination with SDF-1, VEGF, HGH, HGF, Follistatin, and tropoelastin in the proper sequence to optimize repair and regeneration. Also, it can produce hearts, kidneys, livers, lungs, brains, pancreas, lung, skin, knees, and elbows, skin, penis, breasts, aorta, arteries, and limbs.
The version of the system discussed for this Example includes the following components: bioelectric regeneration stimulator (micro-stimulator from QIG Greatbatch); signal for causing controlled release of IGF-1: applied 20V at 1 Hz with a frequency of 5 ms for 24 hours; signal for causing controlled release of SDF-1; signal for causing controlled release of VEGF; signal for causing controlled release of HGH; signal for controlled release of HGF; signal for controlled release of follistatin; signal for controlled release of tropoelastin; pacing infusion lead to implant in organ or tissue to be treated; infusion and electrode wide area patch (optional); wireless transmitter for all signals listed above (optional); refillable micro pump (optional); external programmer; and external battery charger.
The regeneration stimulator may be implanted just below the skin of the patient or may be external, especially if the wireless option is chosen. For the implantable model, an infusion conduction lead is directed from the stimulator to the organ or tissue to be repaired. The tip of the lead is lodged into the tissue with a corkscrew or other fixation tip. The regeneration stimulator is programmed by an external programmer. The stimulator is programmed to cause release of specific regeneration proteins in a preferred sequence to optimize organ repair starting with VEGF, then SDF-1, then IGF-1, then HGH, then HGF, then follistatin, then tropoelastin. The wireless version is applied externally with the signal pointed to the organ to be regenerated. The signal may be constantly calibrated to adjust for fat, skin, and other obstacles between the signal generator and the organ of Interest to be treated. The device may be recharged with an external charger. In cases of very widespread organ damage, a wide array infusion and electrode patch may be used to cover the damaged organ area more completely. To accelerate the organ regeneration, an implantable, programmable, refillable micro infusion pump may be used to deliver various stem cells, nutrient hydrogels Micro RNA's and growth factors and (in some cases) drugs.
SDF-1 recruits via homing signal new reparative stem cells to the damaged organ, VEGF causes new nutrient and oxygen producing blood vessels to grow into the area being treated. IGF-1 repairs damaged cells, tissues and organs. Follistatin repairs damaged muscle. Tropoelastin adds elasticity to treated tissues making them more compliant. HGF aides in all repair processes and in the specific case of heart regeneration, reduces the risk of arrhythmias. All of these proteins work together to fully regenerate an organ over time. The process am be accelerated with the use of a micro infusion pump that is filled with various types of stem cells and growth factors and in some cases drugs.
The construction of electric signal generators, and pacemakers, are known to the art and can be obtained from OEM suppliers as well as their accompanying chargers and programmers. What is unique is the programming of specific signals to use specific protein expressions at precisely the right time for optimal organ regeneration. Pacing infusion leads may be purchased from a variety of OEM vendors. An infusion and electrode wide area pitch may be constructed by cutting conduction polymer to shape and forming plastic into a flat bag with outlet ports in strategic locations.
Any one of the protein expression signals work well on their own for organ regeneration, but they work better together. As previously identified herein, SDF-1 is the most powerful regeneration protein followed by IGF-1.
A wireless, single lumen infusion pacing lead or infusion conduction wide array patch may all be used to deliver the regeneration signals and substances to the organ of interest to be treated or they may be used in combination.
A bionic neuron (“BION”) device (injectable microstimulator) may be adapted to provide the requisite stimulation. Such a device is typically the size of a long grain of rice (2 mm wide by 15 mm long) and comprises an integrated circuit chip sandwiched inside an antenna coil.
The regeneration stimulator lead or wireless signal is directed to the organ to be regenerated and the protein signals are delivered. Again, the most important is SDF-1 which recruits new stem cells to the site and its accompanying reverse polarity signal which triggers differentiation of the recruited stem cells into useful tissues.
The second most important is IGF-1, which is highly potent in cell repair. VE'GF helps grow in blood vessels for feeding the newly created and newly regenerated tissues.
Described herein is the bioelectric controlled expression of platelet derived growth factor (PDGF). PDGF is a powerful organ regeneration protein/cytokine. PDGF is one of the most potent growth factors in promoting cell, tissue and organ repair applicable to a wide variety of uses. It has been demonstrated to be especially useful in heart regeneration.
Described is the precise bioelectric signal for triggering PDGF expression from tissues. PDGF combined with the programmable micro-infusion pump and fifteen component organ regeneration composition is to help patients with degenerating and diseased organs to recover. Both wireless non-invasive and implantable wire lead based means may be utilized to get the regeneration and healing promoting bioelectric signals to organs.
PDGF constitute a family of four gene products (PDGF-A-D) acting by means of two receptor tyrosine kinases, PDGFRα and β. Three of the ligands (PDGF-A, PDGF-B, and PDGF-C) bind to PDGFRα with high affinity. PDGF signaling is essential for epicardial cell proliferation. PDGF signaling plays important roles in coronary vessel formation.
PDGF also induces DNA synthesis in cardiomyocytes. PDGF recruits stem/progenitor cells. PDGF can trigger controlled cell proliferation. PDGF can contribute to cell reprogramming and transformation into induced multipotent stem cells. PDGF downstream effects include regulation of gene expression and the cell cycle. PDGF can be used to create cell-specific antifibrotic compounds including those needed for liver regeneration. PDGFs are required for normal kidney development via recruitment of mesenchymal cells to both glomeruli and the interstitium. PDGF exerts essential roles from the gastrulation period to adult neuronal maintenance by contributing to the regulation of development of preplacodal progenitors, placodal ectoderm, and neural crest cells to adult neural progenitors, in coordinating with other factors. PDGF plays critical roles for maintenance of many specific cell types in the nervous system together with vascular cells through controlling the blood brain barrier homeostasis. PDGF modulates neuronal excitability through adjusting various ion channels, and affecting synaptic plasticity and function. PDGF stimulates survival signals, majorly P13-K/Akt pathway but also other ways, rescuing cells from apoptosis. PDGF in dendrite spine morphology is critical for memory in the developing brain. PDGF has been found to stimulate regeneration of periodontal tissues and bone. PDGF has been found to highly stimulate hair regeneration. PDGF signaling is essential in regeneration of hearts in animals. PDGF signaling induces DNA synthesis in the cells and is required for cardiomyocyte proliferation during heart regeneration. PDGF was used in biological pacemaker development, and it worked well to help form new sino atrial node cells from atrial myocytes. PDGF has been found useful in regeneration of other organs such as eyes, lungs, kidneys, brains, hair and aortas.
Described is an organ regeneration device that produces controlled release of PDGF by bioelectric stimulation. Failing organs cannot produce enough PDGF to fully regenerate.
Other devices only provide one time delivery of PDGF, which is insufficient to fully regenerate a failing organ. Infusion systems lose too much therapeutic agent.
The system provided herein provides controlled sustained and repeated delivery of PDGF via a wire conduction lead or wireless signal delivery and may be combined with a micro infusion pump for maximum results in severe organ failure cases.
The bioelectric stimulator preferably reads the needs of an organ and produces release of PDGF in just needed amounts to enhance organ regeneration. Researchers previously conducted organ regeneration studies of one time injection of PDGF with a needle and syringe. This is impractical and will not work for major organ repair.
A onetime dose is not enough to fully regenerate an organ. To access the organ with a needle and syringe is very invasive, dangerous and painful. Injected or infused PDGF has a high wash out loss rate.
The system provides controlled sustained and repeated release of PDGF via, e.g., a wire conduction lead or wireless signal delivery and may be combined with a micro infusion pump for maximum results in severe organ failure cases.
Also, it can produce the device may also be used for organ enhancement instead of just organ repair such as brain function enhancement.
The version of the system discussed for this Example includes the following components: micro bioelectric signal generator; programming wand; programming computer; pacing infusion lead; micro infusion pump; PDGF bioelectric signal program; PDGF solution; organ reading device and processor; organ reading software program and analysis software; and wireless energy beam transmitter.
Relationship Between the Components:
The micro bioelectric stimulator is programmed with the programming wand connected to the programming computer with the PDGF bioelectric signal of 20V, 50 Hz, and 0.2 amps. The micro stimulator is connected to the pacing infusion lead and the other side of that lead is affixed in the central portion of the damaged or diseased target organ. The programming wand connected to the programming computer can active the micro bioelectric stimulator to become an organ reading device. When programmed with the organ reading and analysis software the organ reader is able to read all the bioelectric activity of the failing organ as well as its phenotype, genotype including genetic defects and variation and chemical and biologically metabolism.
The bioelectric stimulation controlled PDGF expression causing new blood vessels to grow into the failing organ(s) and new healthy organ tissue to form. The reader adjusts the therapeutic dose as needed. The micro infusion pump re-filled daily with a mixed stem cell based composition that includes PDGF and may also include SDF-1, IGF, EGF, HGF, HGH, Activin A and B, eNOS, VEGF, follistatin, tropoelastin. GDF-10, GDF-11 and Neurogenin-3, selected alkaloids, and selected anti-inflammatory factors may be used to supplement the bioelectric stimulation therapy for organ repair in seriously failing organs.
If the organ failure is severe, an added programmable, implantable, re-fillable micro infusion pump may be added to the therapy. The micro pump is refilled daily with about 2 ml of stem cell-based organ regeneration composition that includes PDGF. If it is not easy or desirable to reach the organ to be treated with a wire-based pacing infusion lead, the operator may utilize a wireless energy beam transmitter to deliver the bioelectric regeneration signals wirelessly to the organ.
In this embodiment, the stimulator, lead, and programmer are essential. The micro infusion pump and mixed organ regeneration composition are optional.
The micro stimulator, and if chosen, the micro infusion pump are implanted somewhere below the skin of the patient with the pump silicone septum ports accessible for refilling just below the skin. The stimulator must be in a location reachable by the programming wand attached to a portable computer. The pacing infusion lead form the stimulator and pump is directed to the central damaged portion of the damaged organ i.e., heart, kidney, pancreas, liver. The micro stimulator may optionally be non-invasive and external and can deliver its signal to the failing organ via a focalized wireless energy beam. Much like how they focalize radiation to treat cancer tumors, but this energy stimulates organ regeneration.
Additionally: The micro stimulator may be programmed for additional protein expressions. The micro pump may be used a stand-alone device. The sequence of use may be changed.
The device may also be used for organ enhancement instead of just organ repair such as brain function enhancement.
Two PDGF expression control signals. One low voltage and one higher voltage. The test tissue is sheep heart tissue, while the test cells are mesenchymal stem cells. 30% PDGF increase with 3 V/cm, 10 Hz, 2 micro amps (0.000002 amps) and the pulse duration 0.2 ms. 230% PDGF increase with 20 V/cm 100 Hz, 0.25 mA (2.5e−7 amps) and pulse duration of 40 pulses/s, width of 100 μs.
Previous cancer treatments failed to address the combination of stopping cell proliferation and blood supply followed by regenerating the damaged tissue or organ.
Cytokine and Chemotherapeutic and regenerative treatment for certain cancers may be combined with low intensity, intermediate frequency alternating electric fields that are tuned to release specific beneficial proteins at specific time intervals. More specifically, cell proliferation inhibition and halting blood supply to tumors in the first treatment stage. The bioelectric stimulation treatment may be increased in volume and efficacy by the combination use of an implantable, programmable, re-fillable micro infusion pump that delivers anti-cell proliferation and anti-blood vessel growth proteins as well, if desired, standard cancer treatment drugs such as chemo therapy agents. The second stage of treatment is focused regeneration of cancer damaged tissues back to their most optimal healthy state. The regenerative phase comprises a sequence of recruiting reparative stem cells to the damaged organ by bioelectrically stimulating the release of SDF-1 (stem cell homing factor), followed by a controlled proliferation signal, a controlled blood vessel supply signal (VEGF) and if desired and useful release of Follistatin, tropoelastin, HGF, IGF-1 and Activin. The stimulation cycle causing release of beneficial proteins for regeneration may be upgraded in volume and speed of delivery by the combination use of an implantable, re-fillable, programmable micro infusion pump for delivering a higher quantity of stem cells, nutrient hydrogel, matrix and beneficial tissue and organ regeneration promotion proteins.
Cytokine and Chemotherapeutic and regenerative treatment for certain cancers comprising a combination low intensity, intermediate frequency alternating electric fields that are tuned to release particular beneficial proteins in two stages, stage (1) is stopping cancer spread by halting cell proliferation and halting tumor blood supply and stage (2) regenerating the cancer damaged tissue or organ back to optimal health. In many cases, the resulting cell proliferation inhibition is significantly higher than the inhibition obtained by drug-only regimens of treatment.
A method of killing or inhibiting the growth of cancer cells in a target region followed by regenerating the tissue or organ back to optimal health, the method comprising the steps of:
Stage 1=Stop cancer growth by:
Stage 2=Regeneration of post cancer tissue or organ by:
In such a method, in the applying step, the field may be applied in at least two different directions in an alternating sequence to halt cell proliferation and to stop blood supply to the tumor.
In such a method, the other anti-cancer regimen may comprise treating the cancer cells with an anti-cancer drug. In this method, the drug may comprise at least one drug selected from the group consisting of paclitaxel, doxorubicin cyclophosphamide, and cisplatin. In such a case, the drug dosage may be less than 20% of a standard dosage for the drug.
In such a method, the bioelectric stimulation may release any one of these regeneration of tissue and organ beneficial proteins SDF-1, IGF-1, Activin, HGF, VEGF, Follistatin or tropoelastin and in specific sequences for optimal organ health.
In such a method, all bioelectric regeneration signal may be delivered wirelessly and/or non-invasively.
In such a method, the target cancer may be breast cancer and the target regenerative organ may be breast reconstruction.
In such a method, the target cancer may be brain cancer and the target regenerative organ is brain.
In such a method, the target cancer may be prostate cancer and the target regenerative organ may be the prostate.
In such a method, the target cancer may be colon cancer and the target regenerative organ may be the colon.
In such a method, the target cancer may be throat or esophageal cancer and the target regenerative organ may be throat or esophagus.
In such a method, the target cancer may be pancreas cancer and the target regenerative organ may be the pancreas with improved insulin production.
In such a method, the target cancer may be lung cancer and the target regenerative organ may be lung(s).
In such a method, the target cancer may be eye cancer and the target regenerative organ may be the eye.
Brain function is lost when a stroke or brain injury occurs in a subject due to lack of oxygen and nutrients reaching a particular portion of the brain. Prior art therapies are typically drugs that do nothing to regenerate lost brain tissue. Chemical drugs do not do anything to affect neurogenesis (the growth of new brain tissue to replace damaged brain tissue). For example, the most popular simply dissolves blood clots, stopping further damage, but doing nothing to recover brain tissue already lost.
Prior art electrical stimulation devices do not have the correct signals for homing stem cells or for regenerating brain tissue. Existing electrical stimulation devices deliver one signal and that signal does not promote regeneration of lost brain tissue. Burst electrical pulses of old-type stimulators do nothing to affect neurogenesis.
Prior art one-time stem cell injections of one type of stem cell or modified stem cell have achieved some success, but this therapy is limited and incomplete. One-time needle injection cell therapies are too limited to recover major lost brain function. One-time injection of stem cells on a stand-alone basis mostly die out without a support system and cannot affect major neurogenesis.
The herein described combination of bioelectric stimulation of ten (10) key regeneration proteins via bioelectric signals, 24 hours a day for seven days a week, combined with daily or weekly infusions of the herein described fifteen component compositions provides much more complete repair, recovery, and regeneration of lost brain function.
The herein described device, method, and system practice all forms of “good farming” to grow a “new crop” of functional brain tissue in the skulls of post-stroke and post-injury subjects.
The herein described system rapidly and easily delivers ten (10) brain regeneration promoting bioelectric signals to the subject within minutes, combined with a micro infusion pump that delivers fifteen (15) component angiogenic and regeneration compositions rapidly and safely. This, in combination, can fully restore brain functionality back to normal.
The ten (10) key regeneration proteins are SDF-1 (stem cell homing signal), IGF—(1 DNA repair and brain regeneration signal), HGF, EGF, Activin A and B, eNOS, VEGF, follistatin, and tropoelastin signal as described herein.
The system discussed in this Example preferably includes: the bioelectric signal generator, a programmable, re-fillable micro infusion pump, a brain saving helmet with electroacupuncture needles built in, micro infusion leads stereotaxic directed to deep brain regions, a fifteen component angiogenic composition, a fifteen component regeneration composition, human placenta, fetal serum, a cell proliferation signal, and a cell controlled differentiation signal.
In use, the bioelectric signal generator and the micro infusion pump are both attached to the brain saving helmet with electroacupuncture needles (not shown). The helmet is placed on the head of the patient. If the brain saving helmet with electroacupuncture needles is not used, one may use “off the shelf” standard, readily available electro-acupuncture needles. The bioelectric signal generator stimulator is activated and the micro infusion pump is filled with first the fifteen component angiogenic composition to increase blood flow and then the next day with the fifteen component regeneration composition.
The bioelectric stimulator cycles through the SDF-1 signal for stem cell homing, then IGF-1 for DNA repair, then HGF, EGF, Activin A and B, eNOS, VEGF, follistatin, tropoelastin, cell proliferation, and cell differentiation. The micro infusion pump may be re-loaded with fetal serum and placenta in severe cases to enhance results. Anti-inflammatory agents may also be used. The bioelectric signal generator stimulator recruits stem cells, causes release of regeneration support factors, and multiples cells, and then controls their differentiation into healthy full functioning brain tissue.
The micro infusion pump is filled daily or week with the fifteen component angiogenic and regeneration compositions designed to facilitate neurogenesis. The fifteen component angiogenic and regenerative compositions provide much more complete repair, recovery, and regeneration of lost brain function.
If electrical stimulation alone does not work, the micro pump is filled with angiogenic and regeneration compositions for daily delivery. If those compositions do not work, then fetal serum and placenta may be added.
A bioelectric signal generator can be as described otherwise herein. For some signals, a drop down resistor in the pacing infusion lead may be necessary to drop the lowest voltage and current from the standard pacemakers down to a natural micro voltage level (the same level of natural electricity in a human body). A micro infusion pump can be as described otherwise herein and may be sourced from various drug delivery pump manufacturers and adapted by taking any filters out. The compositions for angiogenic and regeneration purposes are comprised of mixing together components that can be obtained from a person's own body as described herein further processed in a standard cell culturing laboratory (many contract manufacturers are available) or from reliable known suppliers.
The bioelectric signal generator is essential. All other components may be optional. The micro infusion pump, compositions, fetal serum, placenta, and anti-inflammatory agents are only necessary if the bioelectric stimulation on its own has not restored complete function or (e.g., in emergency recovery cases) where time is of the essence such as in an acute stroke situation.
One could use the compositions on their own injected by needle syringe. One could use the micro infusion pump on its own filled with other mixes of stem cells or drugs. One could use the bioelectric stimulator on its own running only one or a few signal programs instead of all of them, or one could program the bioelectric stimulator for entirely different signaling.
Upon arrival to the location of an acute stroke patient, a rapid assessment is made including video phone examination of the patient. A clot dissolving drug is first administered. Then, the brain-saving helmet is placed on the patient's head, and the bioelectric signal generator is turned on running though all ten (10) regeneration signals and the micro infusion pump is loaded first with an angiogenic composition followed immediately thereafter with a regeneration composition. If normal brain function is not restored in the subject with the above steps, the micro infusion pump may be re-filled with fetal serum, placenta, and anti-inflammatory agents, which are then administered.
In bioelectric stimulation tissue studies, a 2000% and increase in IL-6 was achieved. IL-6 is a key promoter of regeneration. With respect to IL-6, Mosteiro et al. (2016) shows that tissue damage is a relevant factor for cells to go back to an embryonic state. Nobel Prize winner Shinya Yamanaka opened the door to regenerative medicine by cell reprogramming, based on introducing a combination of four genes known as OSKM (for genes, OCT4, SOX2, KLF4, and MYC), which reverts adult cells to an embryonic-like state, and transforms these cells into pluripotent cells. Cell reprogramming was later achieved within a living organism (i.e., a mouse) in 2013.
Mosteiro et al. (2016) analyzes what happens in living tissues when reprogramming is induced using OSKM. OSKM was found to be inefficient at inducing reprogramming or pluripotency in the highly specialized cells that constitute adult tissues. Tissue damage plays a critical role by complementing the activity of the OSKM genes.
This relationship between damage and reprogramming is mediated by the proinflammatory molecule, interleukin-6 (IL-6). Without IL-6 presence, the OSKM genes are far less efficient at inducing the reprogramming process. These findings suggest the following sequence of events: the expression of the OSKM genes results in damage to the cells; accordingly, they secrete IL-6; the presence of this molecule induces the reprogramming of some neighboring cells.
Both wireless non-invasive and/or implantable wire lead (“electrode”) based means may be used to deliver the regeneration and healing promoting bioelectric signals to target organs.
The controlled expression of Hypoxia Inducible Factor 1 (HIF-1 Alpha or “HIF-1a”) for, e.g., promoting organ regeneration (particularly liver regeneration) is also described herein. HIF-1 Alpha is a powerful organ regeneration protein. A more than 286% increase of HIF-1 Alpha on demand in test article tissues was achieved with a specific, optimized bioelectric signal. In other experiments, a 2300% increase in expression of HIF-1 Alpha was achieved.
Hypoxia has been proven as a critical element in the organ regeneration process. HIF-1a is a master regulator of the adaptive response to hypoxia. HIF-1a over expression in cells mimics the mechanisms triggered by hypoxia in injured or diseased tissues and increases their therapeutic potential without direct hypoxia stimulation.
Potential useful properties of HIF-1a for organ regeneration include: HIF-1a signaling promotes heart regeneration, HIF-1a signaling reduces infarction size and attenuates cardiac dysfunction, HIF-1a induces coronary collateral vessel formation, HIF-1a is a tumor suppressor, HIF-1a has been reported a gateway controller of cancer, HIF-1a promotes liver regeneration, HIF-1a promotes lung regeneration via alveolar development, HIF-1a promotes brain saving following traumatic brain injury or stroke, HIF-1a promotes retinal eye regeneration, HIF-1a management seems to be important to healthy kidney function and can protect against kidney injury, HIF-1a helps promote muscle regeneration, HIF-1a helps promote wound healing, HIF-1a has a supportive role in hair regeneration, HIF-1a promotes extracellular matrix, HIF-1a has a critical role in bone development and healing, HIF-1a may be important to stabilize teeth positions after accelerated tooth movement, and HIF-1a is an essential regulator of inflammation.
(The contents of the entirety of each of which is incorporated herein by this reference.)
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