摘要:
This invention pertains to the discovery that Parathyroid Hormone-related Protein (PTHrP) can be detect and/or stage, and/or treat chronic lung diseases. In particular, it was discovered that PTHrP levels in broncho-alveolar lavage are indicative of lung “health” and “disease”, and can be used to predict lung disease in patients at risk of chronic lung disease and/or to evaluate the efficacy of a ventilation regime.
摘要:
Maternal blood unconjugated estriol is used to determine whether steroid treatment has or has not effectively accelerated fetal lung maturation and reduced the risk of RDS. A blood sample is obtained from the mother prior to treating her with steroids and again 24 hours later. The blood cells are separated from the serum and the serum is analyzed for unconjugated estriol concentration in the two blood samples obtained. If the percent change in the estriol concentration of the mother's blood decreases by a significant percentage over the 24 hour period from the start of the steroid treatment, the infant will not develop RDS. If the percent change in the estriol concentration of the mother's blood does not decrease by a significant percentage over the 24 hour period from the start of the steroid treatment, the infant will be at the same risk of RDS as it would have been without the steroid treatment. The information obtained from this test is used to make decisions regarding further treatment.
摘要:
This invention provides novel compositions and methods for the specific and/or preferential delivery of an effector (e.g. a drug or label) to an epithelial cell (e.g. a pulmonary epithelium). The compositions comprise an adipocyte differentiation-related protein (ADRP) attached to an effector thereby forming a chimeric moiety. The chimeric moiety is preferentially delivered to epithelial cells.
摘要:
This invention provides pertains to the discovery that that nicotine interrupts molecular signaling between endodermal and mesodermal cells of the lung alveolus. Treatment of the lung with specific molecular agents (e.g., PPAR gamma agonists) can prevent and/or reverse the injury caused by nicotine.
摘要:
Methods of inhibiting lipofibroblast to myofibroblast transdifferentiation in a mammal are disclosed comprising administering a PPAR gamma ligand when said mammal is exposed to a hyperoxic condition.
摘要:
This invention provides novel compositions and methods for the specific and/or preferential delivery of an effector (e.g. a drug or label) to an epithelial cell (e.g. a pulmonary epithelium). The compositions comprise an adipocyte differentiation-related protein (ADRP) attached to an effector thereby forming a chimeric moiety. The chimeric moiety is preferentially delivered to epithelial cells.
摘要:
This invention provides pertains to the discovery that that nicotine interrupts molecular signaling between endodermal and mesodermal cells of the lung alveolus. Treatment of the lung with specific molecular agents (e.g., PPAR gamma agonists) can prevent and/or reverse the injury caused by nicotine.