abstract |
The present invention relates to methods of treating, preventing or managing intestinal fibrosis by inhibiting SMAD7. The invention is also directed to methods of monitoring effectiveness of treatment or management of intestinal fibrosis using a SMAD7 antisense oligonucleotide, as well as methods of regulating SMAD7 antisense oligonucleotide treatment, based on analysis of Transforming Growth Factor-β (TGF-β) levels, α-Smooth Muscle Actin (a-SMA) levels, and/or phosphorylated Mothers Against Decapentaplegic Homolog 3 (p-SMAD3) levels. |