CPC A61K 38/1729 (2013.01) [A61K 9/0053 (2013.01); A61K 38/10 (2013.01); A61K 38/12 (2013.01); A61K 38/55 (2013.01); C07K 14/4723 (2013.01); F01P 5/04 (2013.01); F24F 5/0007 (2013.01); F24F 6/16 (2013.01); B63J 2003/002 (2013.01); F01P 2005/046 (2013.01); F24F 2203/1028 (2013.01); F24F 2203/1076 (2013.01)] | 15 Claims |
1. A method of inhibiting a metalloprotease and a cysteine protease in a subject in need thereof, comprising:
injectably administering to the subject in need thereof a θ-defensin in an amount effective to inhibit the metalloprotease and the cysteine protease; wherein the θ-defensin is administered intravenously, subcutaneously, or intraperitoneally; and wherein the administration reduces TNF-alpha mediated inflammation in the subject.
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