METHODS OF USING WISP ANTAGONISTS

摘要

Methods and compositions for use in blocking or inhibiting the activity(s) of WISP-1 polypeptide on chondrocytes are provided. WISP-1 antagonists include anti-WISP-1 antibodies, WISP-1 immunoadhesins and WISP-1 variants (and fusion proteins thereof) which inhibit or neutralize the effects of WISP-1 on mammalian chondrocytes.