Methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis, restenosis and related disorders
申请人:Zeldis B. Jerome
公开号:US20060004054A1
公开(公告)日:2006-01-05
Methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of all forms of atherosclerosis are described. Administration of compounds such as thalidomide, its analogs, hydrolysis products, metabolites, derivatives and precursors as well as additional compounds capable of inhibiting tumor necrosis factor α(TNF-α) are used in the invention. Also disclosed is the coating of prosthetic devices, such as stents, with the compounds of the invention for the prevention and/or treatment of restenosis.
本发明描述了预防和治疗所有形式的动脉粥样硬化的方法和组合物。本发明使用类似沙利度胺(thalidomide)的化合物、其类似物、水解产物、代谢物、衍生物和前体,以及其他能够抑制肿瘤坏死因子α(TNF-α)的化合物。本发明还揭示了使用本发明的化合物对假体设备(如支架)进行涂层,以预防和/或治疗再狭窄。