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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 19, 2004
Filed:
Aug. 01, 2002
Applicant:
Inventors:
Barbara S. Slusher, Kingsville, MD (US);
Xi-Chun May Lu, Laurel, MD (US);
Krystyna Wozniak, Bel Air, MD (US);
Assignee:
Guilford Pharmaceuticals Inc., Baltimore, MD (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 3/1215 ; A61K 3/1255 ; A61K 3/1662 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 3/1215 ; A61K 3/1255 ; A61K 3/1662 ;
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods for regulating the release of TGF-&bgr; from living cells in vitro or in vivo, comprising bringing the cells into contact with an effective amount of a NAALADase inhibitor. Such methods are believed to be useful for affecting neuroregeneration, cell proliferation, cell differentiation, extracellular matrix formation, myelination, inflammation, immune function, liver function, pancreatic function, angiogenesis, or wound healing; and/or for preventing or treating diabetes.