Methods for prevention and treatment of acute renal injury
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1. A method for treating contrast-induced nephropathy in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a peptide selected from the group-consisting of Phe-D-Arg-Phe-Lys-NH2 (SS-20) and D-Arg-2′
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Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2 (SS-31).
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Abstract
The disclosure relates to a method for protecting a kidney from renal injury. For example, acute renal injury may be associated with decreased or blocked blood flow in the subject'"'"'s kidney or exposure to a nephrotoxic agent, such as a radiocontrast dye. The methods include administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to a subject in need thereof.
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1. A method for treating contrast-induced nephropathy in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a peptide selected from the group-consisting of Phe-D-Arg-Phe-Lys-NH2 (SS-20) and D-Arg-2′
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Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2 (SS-31). - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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