COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING AN ACTIVE FRACTION ISOLATED FROM TANNINS AND METHODS OF USE

摘要

This invention also provides a method to inhibit neovascularization in tissue by delivering to the cell or tissue an effective amount of a tannin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, derivative, metabolite or pro-drug thereof. Also provided herein is a method for treating a disease associated with proliferation of endothelial cells and/or neovascularization by administering to a subject an effective amount of tannin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, derivative or pro-drug thereof. Kits to treat patients are provided as well.