Abstract

Methods of using cerium oxide nanoparticles to promote angiogenesis are described. In a particular embodiment, a method of promoting angiogenesis in tissue comprises contacting the tissue with a composition comprising cerium oxide nanoparticles effective for stimulating proliferation of endothelial cells associated with the tissue.

Document Type

Patent

Patent Number

US 8,951,539

Application Serial Number

13/490,891

Issue Date

2-10-2015

Current Assignee

UCFRF

Assignee at Issuance

UCFRF

College

NanoScience Technology Center

Department

NanoScience Technology Center

Allowance Date

10-2-2014

Filing Date

6-7-2012

Assignee at Filing

UCFRF

Filing Type

Nonprovisional Application Record

Donated

no

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