Abstract:
The present invention pertains to a method for preventing and/or treating epithelial tissue damage, such as is effected by inflammatory reactions, ageing or cancer and/or to prevent and/or treat hair loss. In particular, the present invention relates to substances and/or compositions modifying, in particular blocking endogenous CD 1d function. According to another aspect the present invention also provides a method for screening for compounds suitable for use in the method and the composition of the present invention.