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CCR3 inhibition for ocular angiogenesis and macular degeneration

US8592482B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2011
Grant dateNov 26, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/164
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided are methods and compositions for the treatment or prevention of ocular angiogenesis and neovascularization. Administration of inhibitors of the CCR3 receptor or its ligands eotaxin (CCL11), eotaxin-2 (CCL24) or eotaxin-3 (CCL26) inhibits ocular angiogenesis.

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