Methods for treating conditions associated with the accumulation of excess extracellular matrix

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PATENT NO 6906026
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09869820

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The present invention is methods and compositions for reducing and preventing the excess accumulation of extracellular matrix in a tissue and/or organ or at a wound site using a combination of agents that inhibit TGFβ, or using agents that inhibit TGFβ in combination with agents that degrade excess accumulated extracellular matrix. The compositions and methods of the invention are used to treat conditions such as fibrotic diseases and scarring that result from excess accumulation of extracellular matrix, impairing tissue or organ function or skin appearance in a subject.

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UTAH UNIVERSITY OF RESEARCH FOUNDATIONSUITE 110 615 ARAPEEN DRIVE SALT LAKE CITY UT 84108

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Border, Wayne A Salt Lake City, UT 11 100
Noble, Nancy A Salt Lake City, UT 5 35

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