| abstract |
A method of stimulating angiogenesis or endothelialisation in a mammal, comprising the step of administering to that mammal an anti-inflammatory compound. The anti-inflammatory compound preferably has a directly-acting angiogenic effect; preferred compounds include salicyclic acid, anthranilic acid, phenyl acetic acid, and thiazole acetic acid. An anti-inflammatory compound may be admninistered together with a second stimulator of angiogenesis. Compositions and articles are also claimed. |