Methods and compositions for treating and diagnosing acute myocardial infarction

摘要

Disclosed is the use of an antibody to BMP-1-3, an antibody to BMP-1-4, or a combination of an antibody to BMP-1-3 and an antibody to BMP-1-4 in the manufacture of a medicament for treating acute myocardial infarction in an individual. Also disclosed is an anti-BMP-1-3 antibody raised against the peptide immunogen RYTSTKFQDTLHSRK. Also disclosed is an anti-BMP-1-4 antibody raised against the peptide immunogen CGSRNGASFPSSLESSTHQA.