Uses of TGF-.beta. receptor fragment as a therapeutic agent

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514 8, 435 691, C12N 1512, A61K 3817

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ABSTRACT:
A method of treating TGF-.beta. excess is disclosed. The treatment is parenteral, oral or topical administration of TGF-.beta. receptor fragment. Particularly effective is a soluble receptor fragment which resembles the extracellular portion of TGF-.beta. binding protein II.

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