Compositions and methods for treating diseases
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1. A method for treating or preventing a vascular condition in a patient comprising administering locally to said patient a therapeutically effective amount of a composition that increases the metabolic production of NO.
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This invention relates to compositions and methods for treatment of vascular conditions. The invention provides arginine polymers and arginine homopolymers for the treatment and/or prevention of glaucoma, pulmonary hypertension, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, erectile dysfunction, Raynaud'"'"'s syndrome, heparin overdose, vulvodynia, and wound healing. The invention also provides arginine polymers and arginine homopolymers for use in organ perfusate and preservation solutions.
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- 1. A method for treating or preventing a vascular condition in a patient comprising administering locally to said patient a therapeutically effective amount of a composition that increases the metabolic production of NO.
- 9. A method for treating or preventing glaucoma in a patient comprising administering to said patient a therapeutically effective amount of a composition that increases the metabolic production of NO.
- 18. A composition for the preservation and reperfusion having an osmolality level of about 150-350 mOsm/liter comprising an agent that increases the metabolic production of NO.
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26. A drug eluting stent comprising a composition that increases the metabolic production of NO in a cell, tissue, or organ.
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