TREATMENT OF EMPHYSEMA USING RAR SELECTIVE RETINOID AGONISTS

摘要

This invention provides the use of RAR.gamma. selective agonists for the manufacture of a medicament containing one or more such agonists for the treatment of emphysema and other diseases associated with alveolar damage. I n another aspect, this invention provides the use of RAR agonists, preferably a RAR.gamma. selective agonist for the manufacture of medicaments for promotin g tropoelastin gene expression and alveolar matrix repair.