Abstract: Methods are provided wherein the survival of an organ transplant is enhanced by introducing into cells of the transplant a nucleic acid molecule that modulates heme oxygenase-I activity therein. Nucleic acid molecules that modulate heme oxygenase-I activity and therefore find use in the described methods include, for example, molecules that encode a polypeptide that itself exhibits heme oxygenase-I activity or antisense oligonucleotides that act to inhibit heme oxygenase-I activity in a cell.

Abstract: Methods are provided wherein the survival of an organ transplant is enhanced by introducing into cells of the transplant a nucleic acid molecule that modulates heme oxygenase-I activity therein. Nucleic acid molecules that modulate heme oxygenase-I activity and therefore find use in the described methods include, for example, molecules that encode a polypeptide that itself exhibits heme oxygenase-I activity or antisense oligonucleotides that act to inhibit heme oxygenase-I activity in a cell.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for treating vascular disease and modulating the inflammatory and immune processes using alkyl halides. The subject compounds are capable of inhibiting the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells, protecting the vasculature against oxidative stress and injury, modulating the activity of various immune system cells, inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and enhancing production of anti-inflammatory cytokines, thereby being effective in the treatment of conditions associated with adverse proliferative or inflammatory responses. Methods for extending the survival of an organ transplant and inhibiting chronic rejection in a recipient are also provided.

Abstract: Methods are provided wherein the survival of an organ transplant is enhanced by introducing into cells of the transplant a nucleic acid molecule that modulates heme oxygenase-I activity therein. Nucleic acid molecules that modulate heme oxygenase-I activity and therefore find use in the described methods include, for example, molecules that encode a polypeptide that itself exhibits heme oxygenase-I activity or antisense oligonucleotides that act to inhibit heme oxygenase-I activity in a cell.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for treating vascular disease and modulating the inflammatory and immune processes using carbon monoxide generating compounds, including methylene chloride. The subject compounds are capable of inhibiting the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells, protecting the vasculature against oxidative stress and injury, modulating the activity of various immune system cells, inhibiting the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and enhancing production of anti-inflammatory cytokines, thereby being effective in the treatment of conditions associated with adverse proliferative or inflammatory responses. Methods for extending the survival of an organ transplant and inhibiting chronic rejection in a recipient are also provided.

Abstract: Metalloporphyrins are administered in conjunction with transplantation to enhance the survival of the organ.

Abstract: Metalloporphyrins are administered in conjunction with transplantation to enhance the survival of the organ.