Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, methods of treating a cardiac disease or condition in a patient having muscular dystrophy that can include administering to a subject suffering from, susceptible, or diagnosed with muscular dystrophy an angiotensin (1-7) peptide.

Abstract: A method of treating epidermolysis bullosa comprising administering to a subject suffering from epidermolysis bullosa an angiotensin (1-7) peptide is described. In some embodiments, methods of treating a complication of epidermolysis bullosa are described including administering to a subject suffering from one or more complications of epidermolysis bullosa an angiotensin (1-7) peptide, wherein the administration results in a reduction in the intensity, severity, duration, or frequency of at least one symptom or feature of the one or more complications of epidermolysis bullosa.