摘要 |
<p>The invention relates to compositions and methods for treating disorders associated with atherosclerotic plaques, including atherosclerosis, using Chlamydia pneumoniae major outer membrane protein (C. pneumoniae MOMP), synthetic peptides derived from C, pneumoniae MOMP, nucleic acid molecules encoding C. pneumoniae MOMP and such peptides, compositions of such peptides or nucleic acid molecules, and methods of making and using such peptides or nucleic acid molecules. In particular, the invention provides methods for treating atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, heart attack or stroke</p> |