Methods and compositions for treating respiratory pathologies
OwnerLionel Buenoinventor
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Abstract
The present application relates to compositions and methods for treating respiratory pathologies. It equally concerns compositions and methods allowing regulation of the paracellular permeability of the pulmonary epithelium. The compositions and methods of the invention are based in particular on the use of agents or conditions modulating the tension of the cytoskeleton of pulmonary epithelial cells, particularly enterocytes. The invention may be used for preventive or curative treatment of various pathologies, such as asthma, allergies, obstructive diseases, etc., in mammals, particularly humans.
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A method for treating preventing a respiratory pathology in a mammal, said method comprising administering a compound that inhibits the contraction of the myosin light chain of pulmonary epithelial cells.
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