Abstract:
This invention concerns improved methods, uses, and kits for treating chronic wounds through the administration of anti-connexin agents, particularly anti-connexin 43 antisense polynucleotides. The methods, uses, and kits of the invention are based on the surprising and unexpected discovery that chronic wounds that do not increase or decrease in size by more than a pre-determined amount during a pre-treatment phase are more amenable to successful treatment than wounds whose size varies outside the target range during the pre-treatment phase.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions for modulating the activities of connexins are provided, including, for example, for use for treatment of cardiovascular, vascular, neurological, for wounds and for other indications. These compounds and methods can be used therapeutically, for example, to reduce the severity of adverse effects associated diseases and disorders where localized disruption in direct cell-cell communication or prevention of hemichannel opening is desirable.
Abstract:
This invention concerns improved methods, uses, and kits for treating chronic wounds through the administration of anti-connexin agents, particularly anti-connexin 43 antisense polynucleotides. The methods, uses, and kits of the invention are based on the surprising and unexpected discovery that chronic wounds that do not increase or decrease in size by more than a pre-determined amount during a pre-treatment phase are more amenable to successful treatment than wounds whose size varies outside the target range during the pre-treatment phase.
Abstract:
A therapeutic and/or cosmetic formulation comprising at least one anti-sense polynucleotide to a connexin protein together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or vehicle is useful in site specific down regulation of connexin protein expression, particularly in reduction of neuronal cells death, wound healing, reduction of inflammation, decrease of scar formation and skin rejuvenation and thickening.
Abstract:
This invention concerns improved methods, uses, and kits for treating chronic wounds through the administration of anti-connexin agents, particularly anti-connexin 43 antisense polynucleotides. The methods, uses, and kits of the invention are based on the surprising and unexpected discovery that chronic wounds that do not increase or decrease in size by more than a pre-determined amount during a pre-treatment phase are more amenable to successful treatment than wounds whose size varies outside the target range during the pre-treatment phase.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions for modulating the activities of connexins are provided, including, for example, for use in post-surgical, trauma, or tissue engineering applications. These compounds and methods can be used therapeutically, for example, to reduce the severity of adverse effects associated diseases and disorders where localized disruption in direct cell-cell communication is desirable.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions for modulating the activities of connexins are provided, including, for example, for use for treatment of cardiovascular, vascular, neurological, for wounds and for other indications. These compounds and methods can be used therapeutically, for example, to reduce the severity of adverse effects associated diseases and disorders where localized disruption in direct cell-cell communication or prevention of hemichannel opening is desirable.
Abstract:
Methods and compositions comprising combinations of one or more anti-connexin agents and one or more other agents useful for the promotion and/or improvement of wound healing and/or tissue repair.