Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Methods for Preventing and Treating Cardiac Dysfunction and COVID-19 with Activin A Antagonists

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods for preventing and treating cardiac dysfunction, including cardiomyopathy and heart failure. The methods of the invention feature the administration of an antagonist of Activin A, e.g., a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody that binds to and reduces or neutralizes the activity of human Activin A. The methods of the invention are useful in preventing and treating cardiac disease from multiple causes, including viral disease, e.g., COVID-19.