| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to the use of at least one inhibitor of at least one ABC-transporter capable of transporting hyaluronan across a lipid bilayer, such as verapamil or valspodar, for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of a disease which is associated with an excess transport of hyaluronan across a lipid bilayer, e.g. arthritis. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for screening a compound which is suitable for the treatment of a disease which is associated with an excess transport of hyaluronan across a lipid bilayer, e.g. arthritis. The present invention also relates to a method for screening a compound which reduces the transport of hyaluronan mediated by (an) ABC-transporter(s). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for identifying a subject at risk for a disease which is associated with an excess transport of hyaluronan across a lipid bilayer, e.g. arthritis as well as to a method of screening for a compound which is suitable for the treatment of a disease which is associated with an excess transport of hyaluronan across a lipid bilayer, e.g. arthritis in a subject. In addition, the present invention relates to a method of preventing, ameliorating and/or treating the symptoms of a disease which is associated with an excess transport of hyaluronan across a lipid bilayer, e.g. arthritis in a subject. |
