Patent · US Expired

Use of hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid derivatives in intraocular surgery

US6462082B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

ALCON UNIVERSAL LTD. · CH

Inventors

Mutlu Karakelle · Fort Worth, US
Kwan Chan · Fort Worth, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 27, 2001
Grant date	Oct 8, 2002
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 27, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2430/16
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The use of HETE derivatives in intraocular surgery (e.g., cataract surgery) is disclosed. The HETE derivatives protect and maintain the corneal endothelium.

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