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University of Kentucky

Ophthalmology and Visual Science Faculty Patents

2015

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Modulation Of Angiogenesis, Balamurali Krishna Ambati, Jayakrishna Ambati, Nirbhai Singh Dec 2015

Modulation Of Angiogenesis, Balamurali Krishna Ambati, Jayakrishna Ambati, Nirbhai Singh

Ophthalmology and Visual Science Faculty Patents

This invention relates to compounds, composJtwns, and methods for the treatment of traits, diseases and conditions that respond to the modulation of angiogenic growth factor bioavailability or biological activity.


Toll Like Receptor (Tlr) Stimulation For Ocular Angiogenesis And Macular Degeneration, Jayakrishna Ambati Feb 2015

Toll Like Receptor (Tlr) Stimulation For Ocular Angiogenesis And Macular Degeneration, Jayakrishna Ambati

Ophthalmology and Visual Science Faculty Patents

Provided are methods and compositions for the treatment or prevention of ocular angiogenesis and neovascularization. Administration of stimulators of the TLR3 and TLR7 receptors, Trif or of IL-10 and IL-12 inhibits ocular angiogenesis. Furthermore, all siRNAs (both targeted and non-targeted) can inhibit ocular angiogenesis.