Abstract: The present invention relates to the discovery that various proteins isolated from ticks are effective in the treatment of conjunctivitis. These proteins may most suitably be applied topically to an affected area and are effective to ameliorate the symptoms of this condition.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 27, 2002
Date of Patent:
May 18, 2004
Assignee:
Evolutec Ltd.
Inventors:
Patricia Anne Nuttall, Guido Christiaan Paesen