Inventors:
Robert C. Gorman - Lower Gwynedd PA, US
Joseph H. Gorman - Lower Gwynedd PA, US
Liam P. Ryan - Boston MA, US
Assignee:
The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia PA
International Classification:
A61K 33/42, A61P 9/10, A61K 33/00, A61M 25/00, A61K 9/14
US Classification:
424400, 604523, 424602, 424600
Abstract:
Provided are methods and kits for safe and effective therapy that can be administered early after a heart attack in order to prevent progressive heart dilatation and resultant loss of function. The therapy includes the administration of particulate compositions to a region comprising an infarct or a portion thereof.