Combination of CXCR4 Antagonist and Morphogen to Increase Angiogenesis

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APP PUB NO 20090221683A1
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12090046

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The present invention generally provides methods for preventing, treating or reducing the severity of symptoms associated with tissue ischemia by administering a CXCR4 antagonist in combination with at least one nucleic acid encoding a morphogen or effective fragment thereof. In one embodiment, the methods include elevating peripheral blood endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs), bone marrow-derived stem cells (BMSCs), or both cell types. The invention has a wide spectrum of applications including reducing or eliminating tissue ischemia, especially tissue ischemia associated with a myocardial infarct (heart attack).

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STEWARD RESEARCH AND SPECIALTY PROJECTS CORPORATION500 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON MA 02116

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Losordo, Douglas W Chicago , US 18 109

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