Semaphorin 7A Plays a Critical Role in TGF-Beta1-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis and Alveolar Destruction

The present invention provides methods of treating a subject diagnosed with, or at risk for developing, pathogenic fibrosis, particularly pulmonary fibrosis. The method of the invention comprises administering to the subject a compound or composition which inhibits semaphorin (SEMA) 7A, SEMA 7A receptors, or downstream effectors. A SEMA 7A inhibitor comprises an antibody, a soluble SEMA 7A receptor, an siRNA, a ribozyme, an antisense, an aptamer, a peptidomimetic, a small molecule, a soluble receptor, or any combinations thereof.

Patents:
US 20,100,104,570

Inventor(s): ELIAS JACK A [US]; LEE CHUN GEUN [US]

Type of Offer: Sale



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