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The use of asialo-galactosylated triantennary oligosaccharides and their derivatives to support photoreceptor outer segment membrane assembly
Reference: PD06050The Problem Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) affects millions of people, progressively robbing them of their central vision and significantly reducing their quality of life. Without central vision, they are unable to read, recognize faces, drive, or perform countless daily activities. The vast majority of AMD cases consist of...
Published: 6/13/2013   |   Updated: 6/11/2013   |   Inventor(s): Monica Jablonski
Keywords(s): Ophthalmology, Therapeutics
Category(s): Human Health
Gene delivery of a mutant form of erythropoietin preserves neuronal cell bodies, axons, and function.
The Problem Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide and affects approximately 4 million people in the United States. Currently, there is no cure for glaucoma and any vision loss that occurs is permanent. Current treatments include daily drops and pills aimed at lowering the intraocular pressure (IOP). New treatments are needed to 1) address...
Published: 6/5/2013   |   Updated: 6/4/2013   |   Inventor(s): Tonia Rex, Tim Sullivan
Keywords(s): Gene delivery, Gene therapy, Ophthalmology, Therapeutics
Category(s): Human Health