Treating glaucoma, cardiovascular diseases, and renal diseases
AssigneeMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
InventorsEric M. Poeschla, Roman A. Barraza
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Abstract
This document provides methods and materials related to treating glaucoma, ocular hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and renal diseases. For example, this document provides isolated nucleic acid molecules and viral vectors (e.g., lentiviral vectors) containing isolated nucleic acid molecules. Methods for reducing intraocular pressure as well as symptoms and progression of cardiovascular and renal diseases also are provided.
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A method for treating a mammal having glaucoma or elevated intraocular pressure, said method comprising administering nucleic acid encoding a polypeptide having cyclooxygenase-2 activity and nucleic acid encoding a polypeptide having prostaglandin synthase activity to an eye of said mammal under conditions effective to reduce intraocular pressure of said eye by at least 10 percent.
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