Patent ID: 6821953
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: A61K,C07K

Abstract:
A method for treating and preventing damage to mucosal tissue, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an amount effective for treating and/or reducing occurrence of damage to mucosal tissue of at least one active agent comprising a sequence of at least three contiguous amino acids of SEQ ID NO:4, wherein the active agent is no longer than eight amino acids in length, and wherein the mucosal damage is associated with bacterial, viral, and fungal infections; autoimmune disorders, septic shock, allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, hemorrhagic shock, endotoxemia, cervical dysplasia, vulva leukoplakia, Bechets Syndrome, chemotherapy-induced mucositis, post-radiotherapy vaginitis, non-specific vaginal inflammatory conditions, gastrointestinal mucositis, and Crohn's disease.