Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Enzyme or coenzyme containing
Patent
1992-04-13
1994-08-16
Fay, Zohreh A.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Enzyme or coenzyme containing
514912, A61K 3748
Patent
active
053385454
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical reagents for decreasing the phase separation temperature and inhibiting the formation of high molecular weight aggregates in eye lenses, thereby inhibiting or reversing cataract formation.
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Clark, "Bedeut
Clark John I.
Li Xiao-Yan
Thurston George M.
Fay Zohreh A.
Oculon Corporation
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