Use of a RAR-gamma-specific agonist ligand for increasing the rate of apoptosis
申请人:——
公开号:US20030092758A1
公开(公告)日:2003-05-15
The present invention relates to the use of at least one RAR receptor agonist ligand, particularly 6-[3-(adamantan-1-yl)-4-(prop-2-ynyloxy)phenyl]naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid or 5-[(E)-3-oxo-3-(5,5,8,8-tetrahydronaphthalene-2-yl)propenyl]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, to prepare a pharmaceutical composition for increasing the rate of apoptosis in at least one cell population in which apoptosis may be induced by activating RAR-&ggr; receptors. The composition is particularly useful for treating a disease or disorder related to an insufficient rate of apoptosis in at least one cell population in which apoptosis may be induced by activating RAR-&ggr; receptors. The invention further relates to the use of at least one RAR receptor agonist ligand, particularly 6-[3-(adamantan-1-yl)-4-(prop-2-ynyloxy)phenyl]naphthalene-2-carboxylic acid or 5-[(E)-3-oxo-3-(5,5,8,8-tetrahydronaphthalene-2-yl)propenyl]thiophene-2-carboxylic acid, as the active ingredient in a pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition and the use of such RAR agonist ligands to treat various disorders associated with apoptosis, differentiation, and proliferation. The compositions of the present invention may be used to prevent and/or control photo-induced or chronological aging of the skin.
Use of retinoids for preventing and reducing the size of striae distensae lesions
申请人:Kligman, Albert M.
公开号:EP0415458A2
公开(公告)日:1991-03-06
Striae distensae lesions may be prevented and/or reduced in size by topically applying to the skin affected with the lesions an effective amount of a retinoid, preferably retinoic acid, preferably by daily application in a dermatologically acceptable vehicle, such as a cream base, at a concentration of about 0.025 to 0.1 weight percent retinoic acid. When applied during the striae rubrae stage, the retinoid may be effective to prevent the formation of striae albae lesions, and when applied in either stage, the retinoid may be effective to reduce the width and depth of the lesions, with improved texture and softness.
The present invention provides methods of treating proteinuria, and treating renal disorders associated with proteinuria, the methods generally involving administering to an individual having such a disorder an effective amount of retinoic acid receptor agonist or a retinoid X receptor agonist.