Long-acting photoreceptor-binding nanoparticles, and compositions and methods thereof
AssigneeUniversity of Massachusetts
InventorsGang Han, Tian Xue
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Abstract
The invention provides a novel class of long-acting photoreceptor-binding nanoparticles, methods of their preparation, and compositions and uses thereof. The invention also relates to use of such nanoparticles and compositions for NIR light sensation and pattern vision, visual enhancement and repair, and other ophthalmology therapies.
Claims7
1-46. (canceled)
A method for delivering a drug to an ocular location of a mammal, comprising administering to the mammal a composition comprising a glycoprotein-binding lectin covalently attached thereto a therapeutic or diagnostic agent, wherein the glycoprotein-binding lectin has a binding affinity to a retinal photoreceptor on the mammal vision system.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.