The present invention describes methods for inhibiting angiogenesis in tissues using vitronectin αvβ5 antagonists. The αvβ5-mediated angiogenesis is correlated with exposure to cytokines including vascular endothelial growth factor, transforming growth factor-α and epidermal growth factor. Inhibition of αvβ5-mediated angiogenesis is particularly preferred in vascular endothelial ocular neovascular diseases, in tumor growth and in inflammatory conditions, using therapeutic compositions containing αvβ5 antagonists.
本发明描述了使用vitronectin αvβ5拮抗剂抑制组织中的血管生成的方法。αvβ5介导的血管生成与暴露于细胞因子有关,包括血管内皮生长因子、转化生长因子-α和
表皮生长因子。使用含有αvβ5拮抗剂的治疗组合物特别优选抑制αvβ5介导的血管生成,用于血管内皮眼部新生血管疾病、肿瘤生长和炎症情况。