Use of integrin antagonists to inhibit angiogenesis

摘要

The present invention provides methods and compositions for inhibiting the biological activity of integrins, for inhibiting endothelial cell migration. and for inhibiting angiogenesis. In particular, the invention provides compositions comprising ADAM disintegrin domains and methods for using said compositions. In preferred embodiments the methods and compositions of the invention are used to inhibit angiogenesis and to treat diseases or conditions mediated by angiogenesis.