Opthalmologic uses of protein C
AssigneeThe Board of Trustess of the University of Arkansas
InventorsThomas L. Steinemann, Ivory A. Reis, Louis M. Fink, Harry H. Brown, Richard A. Marlar
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method of reducing intraocular fibrin comprising the administration of a pharmacologically effective dose of Protein C to an individual having elevated levels of intraocular fibrin. Also provided are various methods of preventing intraocular fibrin formation, treating intraocular diseases and reducing intraocular inflammation.
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A method of reducing amounts of intraocular fibrin comprising the administration of a pharmacologically effective dose of Protein C so as to reduce the amount of intraocular fibrin in an individual having elevated levels of intraocular fibrin.
A method of inhibiting intraocular fibrin formation comprising the administration of a pharmacologically effective dose of Protein C so as to reduce the amount of intraocular fibrin in an individual at risk for development of elevated levels of intraocular fibrin.
A method of treating intraocular disease comprising the administration of a pharmacologically effective dose of Protein C so as to reduce the amount of intraocular fibrin in an individual having said disease, said individual being at risk for development of elevated levels of intraocular fibrin.
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