Methods and compositions for treating ocular disorders

Details Methods and compositions for treating ocular disorders Methods and compositions for treating ocular disorders

2007-07-03

2007-07-03

Andres, Janet L. (Department: 1649)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

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C514S002600, C514S012200, C530S350000

Reexamination Certificate

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10933684

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method for treating and/or preventing damage to a retina or optic nerve in a subject comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of oncomodulin. Preferably, the subject is a mammal, most preferably, a human. In preferred embodiments, the oncomodulin may be used in combination with mannose, a mannose derivative and/or inosine.

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