Methods of treating disorders of the eye
US6750196B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2501/60
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In general, the present invention provides methods for promoting the function of retinal cells using neuregulins. A novel aspect of the invention involves the use of neuregulins as growth factors tp promote survival of retinal cells. Treating of the retinal cells to provide these effects may be achieved by contacting retinal cells with a polypeptide described herein. The treatments may be provided to slow or halt net cell loss or to increase the amount or quality of retinal tissue present in the vertebrate.
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