| abstract |
Preimplantation factor (PIF) can be used to treat intracellular damage. Aspects of the invention are directed to methods for treating intracellular damage, the methods comprising administering PIF to a subject in need thereof. Some embodiments can be directed to a method for increasing cytokine secretion in an intracellular damage response, the method comprising administering PIF to a subject in need thereof. The intracellular damage may be caused by Listeria monocytogenes infection, malaria, Lyme disease, heart disease, duodenal ulcer, atherosclerosis, peritonitis, or tuberculosis. In some embodiments, a method for treating tuberculosis is disclosed, the method comprising administering PIF to a subject in need thereof. In some embodiments, a method for treating atherosclerosis is disclosed, the method comprising administering PIF to a subject in need thereof. In some embodiments, a method for treating peritonitis is disclosed, the method comprising administering PIF to a subject in need thereof. [Selection figure] None |