Method for reducing hypertension and heart failure

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ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for reducing hypertension and/or heart failure in a mammal. Preferably, the method is used to treat or prevent tissue damage to a human heart. The method includes administering an effective amount of a Jak2 inhibitor, preferably a tyrphostin, such as AG490.

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