Compositions and methods for preventing adhesion formation

Abstract

Compositions and methods for prevention of adhesion formation, whereby an effective amount of one or more adhesion preventing RGD-containing peptides is administered for a period of time sufficient to permit tissue repair. The RGD-containing peptide is further characterized in that it inhibits platelet aggregation and does not induce inflammation or trauma at the site of administration. The RGD-containing peptide is preferably administered in conjunction with a delivery vehicle (e.g., microcapsules, microspheres, liposomes, viscous instillates and absorbable mechanical barriers) useful for maintaining local concentrations of the peptide at an effective level.

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