Inventors:
Allan Kirk - Potomac MD, US
Meggan Czapiga - Washington DC, US
David Kleiner - Rockville MD, US
International Classification:
A61K 39/395, A61K 38/17
Abstract:
The present invention relates to N-formyl peptides that induce an immune response, specifically, stimulating mobilization of platelets to a site of injury, thereby healing wounds. Further, the invention relates to N-formyl peptide receptor inhibitors, specifically N-formyl peptide receptor antibodies, that inhibit an immune response, thereby blocking inflammation and the mobilization of platelets and other phagocytic cells to a site of injury.