Killing Senescent Cells And Treating Senescence-Associated Conditions Using A Bcl Inhibitor And An Mcl-1 Inhibitor
申请人:Unity Biotechnology, Inc.
公开号:US20210379078A1
公开(公告)日:2021-12-09
This invention is based on the discovery that inhibiting more than one pathway in senescent cells leading to apoptosis has a profound effect: namely, increasing the potency or the cell specificity of the therapy. Combining a Bcl inhibitor with an Mcl 1 inhibitor increases the ability of the Bcl inhibitor to remove senescent cells from the site of an adverse condition synergistically. This increases the types of senescent cells that can be targeted, broadens the therapeutic range, and allows the user to tailor a particular combination of agents by adjusting the molar ratio for the patient being treated. Suitable indications for treatment may include any condition thought to be mediated at least in part by senescent cells, such as ophthalmic conditions, pulmonary conditions, and atherosclerosis.