Abstract: The instant disclosure provides methods and compositions related to discovery of MAP2K (MEK1) as a therapeutic target for treatment or prevention of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Therapeutic and/or prophylactic uses and compositions of known MEK1 inhibitors, including small molecules and nucleic acid agents, are described.

Abstract: Please insert the following Abstract on a separate sheet at the end of the application: The instant disclosure provides methods and compositions related to discovery of MAP2K (MEK1) as a therapeutic target for treatment or prevention of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Therapeutic and/or prophylactic uses and compositions of known MEK1 inhibitors, including small molecules and nucleic acid agents, are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treatment (particularly the prevention or suppression) of formation or reformation of adhesions, particularly in the peritoneal or pelvic cavities resulting from wound, surgery, infection, inflammation or trauma. The invention provides methods useful for inhibiting, suppressing or ameliorating adhesion formation in mammals, including humans wherein an individual is administered a compound selected from the group consisting of sunitinib malate, axitinib, semaxanib, sorafenib, ZD1839, and erlotinib. The invention applies to human and veterinary applications. The inventive method has been shown to be especially effective in preventing adhesion formation in the peritoneum following surgery.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the minimization or prevention of adhesion formation during or following a surgical procedure. The method comprises administering to the patient in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of at least one COX-2 inhibitor, wherein the COX-2 inhibitor is not nimesulide. The COX-2 inhibitor can be administered before, during, or after surgery. In a preferred embodiment, the COX-2 inhibitor is celecoxib, also known as Celebrex (Pfizer).