摘要 |
Compositions and methods are provided for treating and/or preventing lymphangiogenesis in a subject by using an inhibitor of a galectin-8 protein in an amount effective to inhibit or to modulate an activity of the galectin-8 protein or a portion thereof sufficient to inhibit the lymphangiogenesis associated with cancer, corneal injury, dry eye disease, inflammation, lymphedema, organ rejection or graft rejection. |