Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080214486 | RNAi-MEDIATED INHIBITION OF AQUAPORIN 4 FOR TREATMENT OF IOP-RELATED CONDITIONS - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of aquaporin 4 (AQP4) in intraocular pressure-related conditions, including ocular hypertension and glaucoma such as normal tension glaucoma and open angle glaucoma. | 09-04-2008 |
20090035225 | RNAi-RELATED INHIBITION OF TNFa SIGNALING PATHWAY FOR TREATMENT OF GLAUCOMA - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) by silencing TNFα cell surface receptor TNF receptor-1 (TNFR1) mRNA expression, or by silencing TNFα converting enzyme (TACE/ADAM17) mRNA expression. Silencing such TNFα targets, in particular, is useful for treating patients having a TNFα-related condition or at risk of developing a TNFα-related condition such as the ocular conditions associated with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), including glaucoma and ocular hypertension. | 02-05-2009 |
20090036371 | Use of Serum Amyloid A Gene in Diagnosis and Treatment of Glaucoma and Identification of Anti-Glaucoma Agents - The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating glaucoma, methods for diagnosing glaucoma, and methods for identifying agents which may be useful in the treatment of glaucoma. More specifically, the present invention describes the use of agents that modulate the expression of serum amyloid A. | 02-05-2009 |
20090036396 | RNAi-RELATED INHIBITION OF TNFalpha SIGNALING PATHWAY FOR TREATMENT OF OCULAR ANGIOGENESIS - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) by silencing TNFα cell surface receptor TNF receptor-1 (TNFR1) mRNA expression, or by silencing TNFα converting enzyme (TACE/ADAM17) mRNA expression. Silencing such TNFα targets, in particular, is useful for treating patients having a TNFα-related condition or at risk of developing a TNFα-related condition, such as ocular angiogenesis, retinal ischemia, and diabetic retinopathy. | 02-05-2009 |
20090036397 | RNAi-RELATED INHIBITION OF TNFa SIGNALING PATHWAY FOR TREATMENT OF MACULAR EDEMA - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) by silencing TNFα cell surface receptor TNF receptor-1 (TNFR1) mRNA expression, or by silencing TNFα converting enzyme (TACE/ADAM17) mRNA expression. Silencing such TNFα targets, in particular, is useful for treating patients having or at risk of developing macular edema. | 02-05-2009 |
20090117098 | Complement C1Q Inhibitors For The Prevention And Treatment Of Glaucoma - The invention concerns in one embodiment a method of treating glaucoma or elevated intraocular pressure comprising administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of a composition comprising a Complement C1q inhibitor. In another embodiment, the invention concerns a composition for the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure and glaucoma, the composition comprising a pharmaceutically effective amount of a Complement C1q inhibitor. | 05-07-2009 |
20090209627 | RNAi-MEDIATED INHIBITION OF CONNEXIN 43 FOR TREATMENT OF IOP-RELATED CONDITIONS - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of connexin 43 (Cx43) in intraocular pressure-related conditions, including ocular hypertension and glaucoma such as normal tension glaucoma and open angle glaucoma. | 08-20-2009 |
20090275641 | RNAi-Mediated Inhibition of RHO Kinase for Treatment of Ocular Disorders - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of Rho kinase mRNA expression for treating patients with ocular disorders, particularly for treating intraocular pressure, ocular hypertension and glaucoma. Rho kinase mRNA targets include mRNA for ROCK1 and ROCK2. | 11-05-2009 |
20090312390 | INHIBITORS OF GLYCOGEN SYNTHASE KINASE-3 (GSK-3) FOR TREATING GLAUCOMA - The use of inhibitors of GSK-3 useful for treating glaucoma is disclosed. | 12-17-2009 |
20090326044 | RNAi-Mediated Inhibition of Ocular Targets - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of ocular hypertension target mRNA expression for lowering elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Ocular hypertension targets include carbonic anhydrase II, IV, and XII; β1- and β2 adrenergic receptors; acetylcholinesterase; Na | 12-31-2009 |
20100063052 | USE OF SERUM AMYLOID A GENE IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF GLAUCOMA AND IDENTIFICATION OF ANTI-GLAUCOMA AGENTS - The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating glaucoma, methods for diagnosing glaucoma, and methods for identifying agents which may be useful in the treatment of glaucoma. More specifically, the present invention describes the use of agents that modulate the expression of serum amyloid A. | 03-11-2010 |
20100152279 | RNAi Inhibition of Serum Amyloid A For Treatment of Glaucoma - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of serum amyloid A mRNA expression in glaucomas involving SAA expression. | 06-17-2010 |
20100166676 | RNAi-MEDIATED INHIBITION OF TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR ALPHA-RELATED CONDITIONS - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) by silencing TNFα cell surface receptor TNF receptor-1 (TNFR1) mRNA expression, or by silencing TNFα converting enzyme (TACE/ADAM17) mRNA expression. Silencing such TNFα targets, in particular, is useful for treating patients having a TNFα-related condition or at risk of developing a TNFα-related condition such as the ocular conditions dry eye, allergic conjunctivitis, or ocular inflammation, or such as dermatitis, rhinitis, or asthma, for example. | 07-01-2010 |
20100204086 | BONE MORPHOGENIC PROTEINS (BMP), BMP RECEPTORS AND BMP BINDING PROTEINS AND THEIR USE IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF GLAUCOMA - The present invention provides methods and kits for diagnosing and treating glaucoma. | 08-12-2010 |
20100247548 | ANTAGONISTS OF CI-M6P/IGF2R FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CTGF-MEDIATED OCULAR DISORDERS - Antagonists of cation-independent mannose 6-phosphate/insulin-like growth factor-II receptor are provided for attenuation of CTGF signaling in a method of down-regulation of receptor signaling and downstream decreased signaling of connective tissue growth factor in ocular disorders involving inappropriate CTGF signaling. Ocular disorders involving inappropriate CTGF signaling include ocular hypertension, glaucoma, glaucomatous retinopathy, optic neuropathy, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, choroidal neovascularization, and proliferative vitreoretinopathy, for example. Such disorders are treated by administering antagonists of the present invention. | 09-30-2010 |
20100260784 | PAI-1 BINDING MODULATORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OCULAR DISORDERS - The invention concerns in one embodiment a method for treating glaucoma or elevated IOP in a patient comprising administering to the patient an effective amount of a composition comprising an agent that modulates PAI-1 binding to vitronectin. In another embodiment, the invention concerns a method of manufacturing a compound to be used as a treatment for glaucoma or elevated IOP comprising providing a candidate substance suspected of modulating PAI-1 binding, selecting the compound by assessing the ability of the candidate substance to decrease the amount of active PAI-1 in the trabecular meshwork of a subject suffering from glaucoma or elevated PAI-1, and manufacturing the selected compound. | 10-14-2010 |
20100267811 | RNAi-RELATED INHIBITION OF TNFa SIGNALING PATHWAY FOR TREATMENT OF OCULAR ANGIOGENESIS - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) by silencing TNFα cell surface receptor TNF receptor-1 (TNFR1) mRNA expression, or by silencing TNFα converting enzyme (TACE/ADAM17) mRNA expression. Silencing such TNFα targets, in particular, is useful for treating patients having a TNFα-related condition or at risk of developing a TNFα-related condition, such as ocular angiogenesis, retinal ischemia, and diabetic retinopathy. | 10-21-2010 |
20100280089 | USE OF INHIBITORS OF JUN N-TERMINAL KINASES FOR THE TREATMENT OF GLAUCOMATOUS RETINOPATHY AND OCULAR DISEASES - Compositions and methods for the treatment of glaucoma and other ocular diseases are disclosed. The compositions and methods are particularly directed to the use inhibitors of Jun N-terminal kinases (JNK), such as SP600125 in the treatment of glaucoma and other ocular diseases. | 11-04-2010 |
20100305193 | RNAI-MEDIATED INHIBITION OF GREMLIN FOR TREATMENT OF IOP-RELATED CONDITIONS - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of gremlin in intraocular pressure-related conditions, including ocular hypertension and glaucoma such as normal tension glaucoma and open angle glaucoma. | 12-02-2010 |
20110054008 | RNAi Inhibition of Serum Amyloid A For Treatment of Glaucoma - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of serum amyloid A mRNA expression in glaucomas involving SAA expression. | 03-03-2011 |
20110092523 | AGENTS WHICH REGULATE, INHIBIT, OR MODULATE THE ACTIVITY AND/OR EXPRESSION OF CONNECTIVE TISSUE GROWTH FACTOR (CTGF) AS A UNIQUE MEANS TO BOTH LOWER INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE AND TREAT GLAUCOMATOUS RETINOPATHIES/OPTIC NEUROPATHIES - The present invention provides a method for lowering intraocular pressure and providing neuroprotection to a patient in need thereof by administering a therapeutically effective amount of at least one non-nucleotide or non-protein agent that inhibits expression and/or signaling of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF). | 04-21-2011 |
20110105574 | PAI-1 EXPRESSION AND ACTIVITY INHIBITORS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OCULAR DISORDERS - The invention concerns in one embodiment a method for treating glaucoma or elevated IOP in a patient comprising administering to the patient an effective amount of a composition comprising an agent that inhibits PAI-1 expression or PAI-1 activity. Another embodiment of the present invention is a method of treating a PAI-1-associated ocular disorder in a subject in need, comprising administering to the patient an effective amount of a composition comprising an agent that inhibits PAI-1 activity or expression. | 05-05-2011 |
20110124708 | RNAI-MEDIATED INHIBITION OF OCULAR HYPERTENSION TARGETS - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of ocular hypertension target mRNA expression for lowering elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Ocular hypertension targets include carbonic anhydrase II, IV, and XII; β1- and β2 adrenergic receptors; acetylcholinesterase; Na | 05-26-2011 |
20110135579 | RNAi-RELATED INHIBITION OF TNFa SIGNALING PATHWAY FOR TREATMENT OF GLAUCOMA - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) by silencing TNFα cell surface receptor TNF receptor-1 (TNFR1) mRNA expression, or by silencing TNFα converting enzyme (TACE/ADAM17) mRNA expression. Silencing such TNFα targets, in particular, is useful for treating patients having a TNFα-related condition or at risk of developing a TNFα-related condition such as the ocular conditions associated with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), including glaucoma and ocular hypertension. | 06-09-2011 |
20110160210 | CONTROL OF INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE USING ALK5 MODULATION AGENTS - An ophthalmic pharmaceutical composition useful in the treatment of glaucoma and control of intraocular pressure comprising an effective amount of a selective modulator of ALK5 receptor activity is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of treating glaucoma and controlling intraocular pressure comprising applying a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a selective modulator of ALK5 receptor activity to an affected eye of a patient. | 06-30-2011 |
20110190376 | RNAi-RELATED INHIBITION OF TNFa SIGNALING PATHWAY FOR TREATMENT OF MACULAR EDEMA - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) by silencing TNFα cell surface receptor TNF receptor-1 (TNFR1) mRNA expression, or by silencing TNFα converting enzyme (TACE/ADAM17) mRNA expression. Silencing such TNFα targets, in particular, is useful for treating patients having or at risk of developing macular edema. | 08-04-2011 |
20110190381 | RNAI-MEDIATED INHIBITION OF FRIZZLED RELATED PROTEIN-1 FOR TREATMENT OF GLAUCOMA - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of Frizzled Related Protein-1 mRNA expression, in particular, for treating patients having glaucoma or at risk of developing glaucoma. | 08-04-2011 |
20110245319 | RNAi-Mediated Inhibition of RHO Kinase for Treatment of Ocular Disorders - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of Rho kinase mRNA expression for treating patients with ocular disorders, particularly for treating intraocular pressure, ocular hypertension and glaucoma. Rho kinase mRNA targets include mRNA for ROCK1 and ROCK2. | 10-06-2011 |
20110256156 | TRANSFERRIN/TRANSFERRIN RECEPTOR-MEDIATED siRNA DELIVERY - The invention provides interfering RNA molecule-ligand conjugates useful as a delivery system for delivering interfering RNA molecules to a cell in vitro or in vivo. The conjugates comprise a ligand that can bind to a transferrin receptor (TfR). Therapeutic uses for the conjugates are also provided. | 10-20-2011 |
20110257248 | RNAi-RELATED INHIBITION OF TNFa SIGNALING PATHWAY FOR TREATMENT OF OCULAR ANGIOGENESIS - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) by silencing TNFα cell surface receptor TNF receptor-1 (TNFR1) mRNA expression, or by silencing TNFα converting enzyme (TACE/ADAM17) mRNA expression. Silencing such TNFα targets, in particular, is useful for treating patients having a TNFα-related condition or at risk of developing a TNFα-related condition, such as ocular angiogenesis, retinal ischemia, and diabetic retinopathy. | 10-20-2011 |
20120059049 | BONE MORPHOGENIC PROTEINS (BMP), BMP RECEPTORS AND BMP BINDING PROTEINS AND THEIR USE IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF GLAUCOMA - The present invention provides methods and kits for diagnosing and treating glaucoma. | 03-08-2012 |
20120064532 | Use of Serum Amyloid A Gene in Diagnosis and Treatment of Glaucoma and Identification of Anti-Glaucoma Agents - The present invention provides compositions and methods for treating glaucoma, methods for diagnosing glaucoma, and methods for identifying agents which may be useful in the treatment of glaucoma. More specifically, the present invention describes the use of agents that modulate the expression of serum amyloid A. | 03-15-2012 |
20120077864 | RNAI-MEDIATED INHIBITION OF GREMLIN FOR TREATMENT OF IOP-RELATED CONDITIONS - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of gremlin in intraocular pressure-related conditions, including ocular hypertension and glaucoma such as normal tension glaucoma and open angle glaucoma. | 03-29-2012 |
20120101160 | Use of chemical chaperones to treat glaucoma caused by misfolded or misprocessed proteins - The present invention provides methods for treating glaucoma by administering compounds capable of stabilizing misprocessed or misfolded proteins that are responsible for the condition. | 04-26-2012 |
20120115870 | CONTROL OF INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE USING ALK5 MODULATION AGENTS - An ophthalmic pharmaceutical composition useful in the treatment of glaucoma and control of intraocular pressure comprising an effective amount of a selective modulator of ALK5 receptor activity is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of treating glaucoma and controlling intraocular pressure comprising applying a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising a selective modulator of ALK5 receptor activity to an affected eye of a patient. | 05-10-2012 |
20120122961 | RNAi Inhibition of Serum Amyloid A For Treatment of Glaucoma - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of serum amyloid A mRNA expression in glaucomas involving SAA expression. | 05-17-2012 |
20120178794 | RNAi-Mediated Inhibition of RHO Kinase for Treatment of Ocular Disorders - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of Rho kinase mRNA expression for treating patients with ocular disorders, particularly for treating intraocular pressure, ocular hypertension and glaucoma. Rho kinase mRNA targets include mRNA for ROCK1 and ROCK2. | 07-12-2012 |
20120178795 | RNAI-MEDIATED INHIBITION OF FRIZZLED RELATED PROTEIN-1 FOR TREATMENT OF GLAUCOMA - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of Frizzled Related Protein-1 mRNA expression, in particular, for treating patients having glaucoma or at risk of developing glaucoma. | 07-12-2012 |
20130123337 | RNAi Inhibition of Serum Amyloid A For Treatment of Glaucoma - RNA interference is provided for inhibition of serum amyloid A mRNA expression in glaucomas involving SAA expression. | 05-16-2013 |
20130177580 | TRANSFERRIN/TRANSFERRIN RECEPTOR-MEDIATED siRNA DELIVERY - The invention provides interfering RNA molecule-ligand conjugates useful as a delivery system for delivering interfering RNA molecules to a cell in vitro or in vivo. The conjugates comprise a ligand that can bind to a transferrin receptor (TfR). Therapeutic uses for the conjugates are also provided. | 07-11-2013 |
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