Genous is an endothelial progenitor cell (EPC) capture technology manufactured by OrbusNeich that promotes the accelerated natural healing of the vessel wall after stent implantation. The pro-healing technology has an antibody surface coating that captures circulating CD34+ endothelial progenitor cells to the device, forming a functional endothelial layer over the stent to protect against thrombus and minimize restenosis.Bylander, Jessica (27 October 2008). "New Stents On The Block: Innovators Look Beyond Drug Coatings." The Gray Sheet."Novel stent promotes healing of vessel wall after implantation" Cardiology Today
The Genous Stent is a bio-engineered coronary stent coated with immobilized anti-CD34 monoclonal antibodies specific to the Genous technology."Genous stent is a safe and effective option in STEMI patients" Cardiovascular News International
The Combo Dual Therapy Stent is a coronary stent that combines Genous with an antiproliferative, biodegradable sirolimus drug elution. The Combo Stent was shown to be as effective as a paclitaxel-eluting stent in controlling Neointimal Hyperplasia.London, Susan (14 November 2011). "Bioengineered, Sirolimus-Eluting Stent Found ‘Safe,’ and ‘Effective.’" Cardiology News."Dual-Therapy Stenting: The Next Step in the Evolution of Stent Design" Cardiology Today: Intervention"TCT: Combo Stent Comparable to Taxus" MedPage Today
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