Treatment of asthma and airway diseases
AssigneeAmrad Operations Pty. Ltd.
InventorAlastair George Stewart
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Abstract
The invention relates to use of steroids or steroid analogues in the treatment of chronic and acute inflammation of the airways, particularly asthmatic conditions. It also relates to compounds and compositions which modulate airway remodelling. In a preferred embodiment, the steroid is 2-methoxyoestradiol.
Claims9
A method of treating a disease characterized by chronic or acute airway inflammation, comprising the step of administering an effective amount of a steroid or steroid analogue selected from the group consisting of 2-methoxyoestradiol, 2-hydroxyoestradiol, 2-methoxyestrone, 2-methoxy-oestradiol-3-methyl ether, and 4 methoxyoestradiol.
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