Methods of Treating Hepatic Fibrosis and Associated Diseases by Regulating Rev-ERB Activity
                        
                            
                                申请人:The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority d/b/a Carolinas Healthcare System
                            
                            
                                公开号:US20150328186A1
                            
                            
                                公开(公告)日:2015-11-19
                            
                            The present invention is directed to compositions and associated methods for treatment, prevention, amelioration, and/or delaying the onset of hepatic fibrosis and/or associated diseases. The methods preferably involve regulating at least one of Rev-erbα expression, activity, and subcellular localization. In particular, certain embodiments of the present invention relate to compositions and methods of using a Rev-erb-modulating agent (REMA) for the treatment or prevention of hepatic fibrosis and/or associated diseases. Preferably, the amount of a REMA administered comprises a quantity sufficient to modulate at least one of Rev-erbα expression, activity, and subcellular localization and reduce the activation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs).