METHOD OF TREATING ATHEROSCLEROSIS OR RESTENOSIS USING MICROTUBULE STABILIZING AGENT

摘要

The present invention is a method of preventing or reducing atherosclerosis or restenosis, and a pharmaceutical preparation used therefor. In particuclar, it is a method of preventing or reducing atherosclerosis or restenosis after arterial injury by treatment with a low dose of a microtubule stabilizing agent such as taxol or a water soluble taxol derivative. The low dose used in the present invention prevents artery blockage while minimizing any negative side effects associated with the drug.