Prostaglandin E receptor agonists for treatment of dry eye
US6462080B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/215
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to use of prostaglandin E receptor agonists and partial agonists to stimulate mucin secretion to treat dry eye, keratoconjunctivitis, Sjogren's syndrome and related ocular surface diseases.
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