Use of relaxin to increase arterial compliance
The present invention provides methods for increasing arterial compliance. The methods generally involve administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of relaxin. The present invention further provides methods of increasing arterial compliance in individuals who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The present invention further provides methods of increasing arterial compliance in perimenopausal, menopausal, and post-menopausal women. The present invention further provides methods of increasing arterial compliance in individuals who have or who are at risk of developing age-associated arterial stiffness.
University of Pittsburgh- Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education
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A61B A61K
inventional inventional
Kirk P. Sanjeev G.
Conrad Shroff