SEQUENCES AHEAD OF GENE SM22, VECTORS CONTAINING SAME, AND THERAPEUTICAL USES THEREOF, PARTICULARLY FOR TREATING VASCULAR DISEASES

摘要

DNA sequences including a fragment of the sequence ahead of the coding portion of the SM22 protein gene, or a sequence hybridisable therewith under highly stringent conditions, said fragment being capable of inducing specific gene expression in eukaryotic cells, as well as a sequence coding for a protein or RNA of therapeutical interest, are disclosed. Said sequence or a vector containing same may be used for treating coronary diseases, particularly restenosis.