Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating a subject with a lysosomal disorder, by administering an agent for enzyme replacement therapy and an agent for anti-TNF-? therapy; by administering a pentosan polysulfate therapy; or by administering a substrate reduction therapy and an anti-TNF-? therapy. The invention further relates to a method of reducing inflammatory cytokines in a subject with a lysosomal disorder that is being treated by enzyme replacement therapy, by administering an agent for anti-TNF-? therapy.

Abstract: Oral pentosan polysulfate (PPS) compositions treat diseases such as diabetes, inflammation, atherosclerosis. The compositions are also effective in reducing matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs).

Abstract: Oral pentosan polysulfate (PPS) compositions treat diseases such as diabetes, inflammation, atherosclerosis. The compositions are also effective in reducing matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs).

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating a subject with a lysosomal disorder, by administering an agent for enzyme replacement therapy and an agent for anti-TNF-? therapy; by administering a pentosan polysulfate therapy; or by administering a substrate reduction therapy and an anti-TNF-? therapy. The invention further relates to a method of reducing inflammatory cytokines in a subject with a lysosomal disorder that is being treated by enzyme replacement therapy, by administering an agent for anti-TNF-? therapy.

Abstract: Oral pentosan polysulfate (PPS) compositions treat diseases such as diabetes, inflammation, atherosclerosis. The compositions are also effective in reducing matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs).

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of pharmacology. More particularly, the invention relates to the treatment of prostate conditions, such as BPH. The invention provides new therapeutic compositions and methods for treating BPH, as well as chronic prostatitis, prostadynia, and irritative bladder conditions, other than interstitial cystitis. The compositions and methods according to the invention, which may be administered orally, efficaciously and safely treat the designated conditions by causing regression of established lesions and reduction of bladder irritation. In particular, the compositions and methods of the invention treat BPH by reducing the size of the prostate gland and decreasing the associated obstructive symptoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of pharmacology. More particularly, the invention relates to the treatment of prostate conditions, such as BPH. The invention provides new therapeutic compositions and methods for treating BPH, as well as chronic prostatitis, prostadynia, and irritative bladder conditions, other than interstitial cystitis. The compositions and methods according to the invention, which may be administered orally, efficaciously and safely treat the designated conditions by causing regression of established lesions and reduction of bladder irritation. In particular, the compositions and methods of the invention treat BPH by reducing the size of the prostate gland and decreasing the associated obstructive symptoms.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of pharmacology. More particularly, the invention relates to the treatment of prostate conditions, such as BPH. The invention provides new therapeutic compositions and methods for treating BPH, as well as chronic prostatitis, prostadynia, and irritative bladder conditions, other than interstitial cystitis. The compositions and methods according to the invention, which may be administered orally, efficaciously and safely treat the designated conditions by causing regression of established lesions and reduction of bladder irritation. In particular, the compositions and methods of the invention treat BPH by reducing the size of the prostate gland and decreasing the associated obstructive symptoms.

Abstract: A method of treating a mammalian patient suffering from a chronic progressive vascular scarring disease (CPVSD), particularly arteriosclerotic diseases such as atherosclerosis, to halt or at least slow substantially the progress of the disease and cause resolution and/or diminution of already-formed scarring and lesions. The method consists of the administration to the patient of a pharmaceutical composition containing an effective amount of pentosan polysulfate (PPS) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The oral route of administration is preferred, with the total daily dosage of PPS or PPS salt ranging from about 5 to about 30 mg/kg of patient body weight, or about 350 to about 2,000 mg per day in adult human patients.

Abstract: The state of the extracellular matrix of discrete tissue subsegments can be determined via an approach that combines microdissection, reverse transcription and polymerase chain reaction. Using this approach, a positive correlation between a fibrotic condition and alterations in messenger RNA levels of matrix components provides the basis for (i) the diagnosis of a fibrotic disease and (ii) the monitoring of the efficacy of a therapeutic regimen.

Abstract: A method of preventing, reducing or reversing nephrotoxicity or renal dysfunction induced by administration of a cyclosporin or tacrolimus to a mammalian patient. The method comprises the co-administration to the patient, either before, together with or after cyclosporin or tacrolimus administration, of a pharmaceutical composition containing an effective amount of pentosan polysulfate (PPS) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The oral route of administration is preferred. The total daily dosage of PPS or PPS salt ranges from about 2 to about 50 mg/kg of patient body weight, or about 140 to about 3,500 mg per day in adult human patients. Also disclosed are a method of providing immunosuppressive therapy to a patient while avoiding cyclosporin or tacrolimus-induced nephrotoxicity, and combination pharmaceutical compositions to be used in such therapy.

Abstract: A method of treating a mammalian patient suffering from a chronic progressive vascular disease (CPVD) characterized by scarring and/or fibrosis to halt the progress of the disease and cause resolution of already-formed scarring or fibrotic lesions. The method consists of the administration to the patient of a pharmaceutical composition containing an effective amount of pentosan polysulfate (PPS) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The oral route of administration is preferred, with total daily dosage of PPS or PPS salt ranging from about 50 to 1200 mg per day.