Preventing Cell Death

Researchers at Wake Forest University (WFU) have demonstrated in vivo compounds and methods for preventing cellular death. The compounds and methods have been shown to be effective in lessening the amount of cell death when applied to damaged cells. Possible applications include topical forumulations for the treatment of damaged skin, stroke, spinal injury and retinal damage.

More specifically research has shown that heat shock proteins, especially Heat Shock Protein 70, can be effective in preventing cell damage or in preventing the death of previously damaged cells.

Intellectual Property

U.S. Patent 5,348,945

Key Publications

Retinal uptake of intravitreally injected Hsc/Hsp70 and its effect on susceptibility to light damage

Additional Links

Michael Tytell, Ph.D.'s Website

For information about licensing contact:

Dean Stell (dstell@wfubmc.edu)
Phone: 336-716-3729