Inventors:
Alexey Y. Kolyada - Newton MA, US
Bertrand L. Jaber - South Boston MA, US
Orfeas Liangos - Brighton MA, US
Nicolaos E. Madias - Newton MA, US
Assignee:
Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston, Inc. - Boston MA
International Classification:
A61K 51/00
C12Q 1/02
Abstract:
According to aspects of the invention, methods for preventing or treating kidney damage are provided. Compositions for the prevention or treatment of kidney damage are also provided. Aspects of the invention relate to methods for screening the toxicity of a radio-contrast agent. Kits for the treatment or prevention of kidney damage are also provided.