摘要:
Peptides that specifically bind the gamma2 chain of laminin-5 and other gamma2-associated proteins; related compositions (e.g., derivatives and variants of such peptides; nucleic acids comprising sequences encoding such peptides; pharmaceutical compositions comprising either of such molecules; etc.); methods of using the same for diagnostic, prophylactic, and therapeutic purposes; and additional new and useful related compositions and methods are provided.
摘要:
Described herein are methods of treating or preventing various diseases and disorders using modulators of laminin-5. Exemplary diseases and disorders are inflammatory bowel disease, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, as well as polycystic kidney disease and cancers associated with one or more of the aforementioned conditions. Exemplary laminin-5 modulators include monoclonal antibodies against the laminin-5 gamma2 chain and short interfering RNA (siRNA) sequences against nucleotide sequences encoding the laminin-5 gamma2 chain. Described are also combination treatments based on the administration of a laminin-5 modulator and at least one other therapeutic agent.