Abstract:
The present invention provides, among other things, method of treating epidermolysis bullosa including administering to a subject suffering from epidermolysis bullosa an angiotensin (1-7) peptide. In some embodiments, the present invention also provides methods of treating a complication of epidermolysis bullosa including ad ministering to a subject suffering from one or more complications of epidermolysis bullosa an angiotensin (1-7) peptide, wherein the ad ministration results in a reduction in the intensity, severity, duration, or frequency of at least one symptom or feature of the one or more complications of epidermolysis bullosa.
Abstract:
The present invention provides, among other things, method of treating epidermolysis bullosa including administering to a subject suffering from epidermolysis bullosa an angiotensin (1-7) peptide. In some embodiments, the present invention also provides methods of treating a complication of epidermolysis bullosa including administering to a subject suffering from one or more complications of epidermolysis bullosa an angiotensin (1-7) peptide, wherein the administration results in a reduction in the intensity, severity, duration, or frequency of at least one symptom or feature of the one or more complications of epidermolysis bullosa.
Abstract:
The present invention provides, among other things, methods and compositions for treating or preventing fibrotic diseases, disorders or conditions based on Angiotensin (1-7) polypeptides, and analogs or derivatives thereof. In some embodiments, compositions and methods for treating or preventing pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, cystic fibrosis, kidney fibrosis, liver fibrosis, systemic sclerosis, post-surgical adhesions, accelerating wound healing, and reducing or preventing scar formation are provided.
Abstract:
The present invention refers to a peptidic or non-peptidic angiotensin-(1-7) (Ang-(1-7)) receptor agonist, preferably a Mas receptor agonist, for the prevention and/or treatment of acute lung injury, preferably acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Abstract:
The present invention provides angiotensin (1-7) pharmaceutical compositions, dosage forms, and methods for their use, and methods for treating or limiting development of acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to the use of the peptide compound Val-Tyr-Pro-Asn-Gly-Ala-Glu-Asp-Glu-Ser-Ala-Glu-Ala-Phe-Pro-Leu-Glu-Phe-OH as a therapeutic agent for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, fibrotic diseases, inflammatory diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, infectious diseases, lung diseases, heart and vascular diseases and metabolic diseases. Moreover the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions preferably in form of a lyophilisate or liquid buffer solution or artificial mother milk formulation or mother milk substitute containing the peptide Val-Tyr-Pro-Asn-Gly-Ala-Glu-Asp-Glu- Ser-Ala-Glu-Ala-Phe-Pro-Leu-Glu-Phe-OH optionally together with at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, cryoprotectant, lyoprotectant, excipient and/or diluent.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to the use of the peptide compound Ac-Arg-Phe-Met-Trp-Met-Lys-NH 2 as a therapeutic agent for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of cancer, autoimmune diseases, fibrotic diseases, inflammatory diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, infectious diseases, lung diseases, heart and vascular diseases and metabolic diseases. Moreover the present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions preferably in form of a lyophilisate or liquide buffer solution or artificial mother milk formulation or mother milk substitute containing the peptide Ac-Arg-Phe-Met-Trp-Met-Lys-NH 2 optionally together with at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, cryoprotectant, lyoprotectant, excipient and/or diluent.
Abstract:
Method and compositions are provided for treating or preventing a skin pathology or disorder associated with diabetes and/or aging, by topical administration of at least one agent capable of restoring an impaired physiological condition of the skin associated with said skin pathology or disorder. Examples of such agents include PKC modulating agents, various adipokines and insulin signaling related molecules. In particular, restoration of the subcutaneous adipose tissue can overcome many of the diabetic skin pathologies and aging skin disorders and conditions.
Abstract:
The present invention provides for methods of treating and preventing cardiac hypertrophy and heart failure. The present invention provides the link between ERK1/2 and calcineurin and CamKII. The present invention further demonstrates that inhibitors of ERKl /2 inhibit cardiac hypertrophy and heart disease by inhibiting, in part, the fetal cardiac gene expression that occurs when Ca2+-dependent signalling occurs in the heart.