| abstract |
Progesterone-containing compositions and devices that can maintain opening of a body passageway are described. One aspect of the invention provides a therapeutically effective (e.g., relaxative, anti-oxidative, anti-restenotic, anti-angiogenic, anti-neoplastic, anti-cancerous, anti-precancerous and/or anti-thrombotic) composition or formulation containing progesterone and optionally vitamin E and/or conjugated linoleic acid. Another aspect of the invention provides a drug eluting device, such as a drug eluting stent, with at least one coating layer comprising a progesterone composition that can minimize or eliminate inflammation, thrombosis, restenosis, neo-intimal hyperplasia, rupturing of vulnerable plaque, and/or other effects related to device implantation, treatment, or interaction. Other aspects of the invention provide for methods of using such compositions, formulations, and devices. |