Use of calcium intracellular store inactivators and formulations thereof as cell growth inhibitors
US6255338A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/434
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The use of a calcium intracellular store inactivator for inhibiting cell growth is disclosed; for example, thapsigargin or a derivative may be used to inhibit intraocular lens cell growth. Formulations include an emulsion of the compound for coating an IOL, either ex vivo or in vivo.
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