Methods and compositions for modifying mucous membranes
OwnerNicholas L. Abbott, Christopher J. Murphyinventors
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Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modifying mucous membranes. In particular, the present invention relates to treating diseases associated with mucous membranes by changing the intrinsic chemical composition and/or physical features of a target mucous membrane.
Claims20
A composition for modifying a mucous membrane comprising a first agent that physically interacts or reacts with one or more components of said mucous membrane and/or its intimately associated adherent thin film and a physiologically acceptable carrier.
The composition of claim 24, wherein said second agent is dilutable by lacrimal secretion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.