METHOD OF TREATING PNEUMOCONIOSIS WITH OLIGODEOXYNUCLEOTIDES

摘要

Methods are disclosed for treating, preventing or reducing the risk of developing occupational lung diseases, such as pneumoconiosis. In several embodiments, the methods include administering a therapeutically effective amount of the suppressive ODN to a subject having or at risk of developing a pneumoconiosis, thereby treating or inhibiting the pneumoconiosis. In several examples, thee subject can have or be at risk of developing silicosis, asbestosis or berryliosis. The method can include selecting a subject exposed to, or at risk of exposure to, inorganic particles, including, but not limited to silica, asbestos, berrylium, coal dust, or bauxite.