Method of treating cytotoxic damage

摘要

The invention features methods of treating cytotoxic damage in a subject comprising administering to the subject a substance which is a complement inhibitor, free radical scavenger, or both, to thereby treat cytotoxic damage. The methods of the invention can be used to treat cytotoxic damage associated with a non-thrombotic or thrombotic condition. Methods of treating thrombotic conditions such as stroke and/or ischemia in a subject, comprise administering a thrombolytic agent and a substance which is a complement inhibitor, free radical scavenger or both.