| abstract |
The present invention provides a useful therapeutic method for promoting muscle differentiation and survival. Such therapies are useful for the treatment of various neurological and muscle diseases and disorders. Smooth muscle cells comprising a polypeptide or compound that binds to a receptor on smooth muscle cells or activates a second messenger system of smooth muscle cells. A medicament for treating or preventing smooth muscle disorders by inducing mitogenesis, growth, differentiation or survival. [Selection figure] None |