Use Of Relaxin To Increase Arterial Compliance (3)

Patient/Subject Is Generally Healthy With No Overt Cardiovascular Disease

Inventors: Sanjeev G. Shroff PhD: Kirk Conrad

Patent Number: 11/084,670

Abstract

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.
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