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Patent Number
Patent Inventor Names
Samuel I. Stupp0
Elia Beniash0
Jeffrey D. Hartgerink0
Date of Patent
November 22, 2011
0Patent Application Number
127975860
Date Filed
June 9, 2010
0Patent Citations Received
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Patent abstract
The present invention provides a method of promoting neuron growth and development by contacting cells with a peptide amphiphile molecule in an aqueous solution in the presence of a metal ion. According to the method, the peptide amphiphile forms a cylindrical micellar nanofiber composed of beta-sheets, which promote neuron growth and development.
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