The present invention relates to compositions, methods and kits for the treatment of
respiratory disease. In particular, the compositions, methods and kits are particularly useful, but not limited to, the treatment or prevention of exacerbations of
asthma and chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease. The present invention provides a method of treating or preventing a
respiratory disease in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an inhibitor of
casein kinase 1, thereby treating or preventing a
respiratory disease in a subject. The present invention also provides a method of treating or preventing a respiratory
disease in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an inhibitor of ALK5, thereby treating or preventing a respiratory
disease in a subject, wherein the inhibitor is administered directly to the
airway and / or lungs. The present invention also provides a method of treating or preventing a condition of the
airway or
lung involving
fibrosis in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an inhibitor of
casein kinase 1 or an inhibitor of ALK5, thereby treating or preventing a condition of the
airway or
lung involving
fibrosis in a subject.