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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 11, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 01, 1999
Nasser Chegini, Gainesville, FL (US);
James Burns, Watertown, MA (US);
Michael P. Diamond, Grosse Pointe, MI (US);
Lena E. Holmdahl, Cambridge, MA (US);
Nasser Chegini, Gainesville, FL (US);
James Burns, Watertown, MA (US);
Michael P. Diamond, Grosse Pointe, MI (US);
Lena E. Holmdahl, Cambridge, MA (US);
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (US);
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI (US);
Genzyme Corporation, Framingham, MA (US);
Abstract
Methods for the prevention of adhesion formation involve the administration of therapeutic formulations to a patient which include antibodies to TIMP-1 or TIMP-1 antisense oligonucleotides. The formulations can also include suitable carriers, such as a hyaluronic acid matrix, for optimal administration. The treatment procedure can be initiated and monitored by a diagnostic procedure which involves the detection of elevated levels of TIMP-1 in a patient.