Abstract:
The present invention relates to peptide compounds that bind the KGF receptor. The invention also relates to therapeutic methods using such peptide compounds to treat disorders associated with defective or insufficient epithelial cell proliferation. Pharmaceutical compositions, which comprise the peptide compounds of the invention, and dosages are also provided.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods effective in inhibiting abnormal or undesirable cell proliferation, particularly endothelial cell proliferation and angiogenesis related to neovascularization and tumor growth are provided. The compositions comprise peptide molecules, optionally containing one or more individual peptide chains covalently linked, and optionally modified with polyethylene glycol (PEG). The methods involve administering to a human or animal the composition described herein in a dosage sufficient to inhibit cell proliferation, particularly endothelial cell proliferation. The methods are useful for treating diseases and processes mediated by undesired and uncontrolled cell proliferation, such as cancer, particularly by inhibiting angiogenesis. Administration of the composition to a human or animal having prevascularized, metastasized tumors is useful for preventing the growth or expansion of such tumors.
Abstract:
Compositions and methods effective in inhibiting abnormal or undesirable cell proliferation, particularly endothelial cell proliferation and angiogenesis related to neovascularization and tumor growth are provided. The compositions comprise peptide molecules, optionally containing one or more individual peptide chains covalently linked, and optionally modified with polyethylene glycol (PEG). The methods involve administering to a human or animal the composition described herein in a dosage sufficient to inhibit cell proliferation, particularly endothelial cell proliferation. The methods are useful for treating diseases and processes mediated by undesired and uncontrolled cell proliferation, such as cancer, particularly by inhibiting angiogenesis. Administration of the composition to a human or animal having prevascularized, metastasized tumors is useful for preventing the growth or expansion of such tumors.