METHOD OF TREATING LYMPHANGIOLEIOMYOMATOSIS (LAM)

摘要

The invention provides a method for the treatment of Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) in the human subject in need thereof. The method comprises administering to the subject an effective amount of doxycycline or a salt thereof. The invention further provides a method for monitoring the efficacy of treatment. Treatment efficacy is monitored by measuring MMP levels. Reduction in MMP levels indicates that the treatment is effective.