Compositions and methods for suppressing fibrocytes
AssigneeWilliam Marsh Rice University
InventorsRichard Gomer, Darrell Pilling
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Abstract
The present invention relates to the ability of anti-FcγR antibodies to suppress fibrocytes. Methods and compositions for suppressing fibrocytes are provided. These methods are useful in a variety of applications including treatment and prevention of conditions resulting from fibrosis in the liver, kidney, lung, heart and pericardium, eye, skin, mouth, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, brain, breast, bone marrow, bone, genitourinary system, a tumor, or a wound.
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A method of suppressing fibrocyte formation in a subject in need thereof comprising administering to the subject having pulmonary fibrosis an anti-FcγR antibody in an amount sufficient to suppress fibrocyte formation in a lung.
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