Growth factor antagonists for organ transplant alloimmunity and arteriosclerosis

作者: Karl B. Lemström , Kari Alitalo , Antti I. Nykänen

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关键词: ImmunologyVascular endothelial growth factorOrgan transplantationBiologyPlatelet-derived growth factorGrowth factorAlloimmunityFunction (biology)ArteriosclerosisReceptor

摘要: The present invention provides materials and methods for antagonizing the function of vascular endothelial growth factor receptors, platelet derived receptors other to prevent, inhibit, or ameliorate allograft rejection arteriosclerosis in organisms that receive an organ transplant.

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