Abstract: Methods of treating dry eye syndrome (DES) with an effective amount of thymosin beta 4 (T?4), T?4 fragments, T?4 isoforms, T?4 derivatives, peptide agents including amino acid sequence LKKTET [SEQ ID NO:1] or LKKTNT [SEQ ID NO:2], or variants thereof are provided. The presently disclosed subject matter provides methods of increasing tear volume, increasing tear film stability, decreasing ocular surface damage, and decreasing ocular discomfort by delivering compositions of thymosin beta 4 or fragments thereof to subjects in need.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 25, 2021
Publication date:
July 15, 2021
Applicant:
REGENTREE, LLC
Inventors:
Won Suk Yang, Sin Wook Kang, Kyoungsun Kim
Abstract: Methods of treating dry eye syndrome (DES) with an effective amount of thymosin beta 4 (T?4), T?4 fragments, T?4 isoforms, T?4 derivatives, peptide agents including amino acid sequence LKKTET [SEQ ID NO: 1] or LKKTNT [SEQ ID NO:2], or variants thereof are provided. The presently disclosed subject matter provides methods of increasing tear volume, increasing tear film stability, decreasing ocular surface damage, and decreasing ocular discomfort by delivering compositions of thymosin beta 4 or fragments thereof to subjects in need.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 17, 2017
Date of Patent:
March 30, 2021
Assignee:
REGENTREE, LLC
Inventors:
Won Suk Yang, Sin Wook Kang, Kyoungsun Kim
Abstract: Methods of treating dry eye syndrome (DES) with an effective amount of thymosin beta 4 (T?4), T?4 fragments, T?4 isoforms, T?4 derivatives, peptide agents including amino acid sequence LKKTET [SEQ ID NO: 1] or LKKTNT [SEQ ID NO:2], or variants thereof are provided. The presently disclosed subject matter provides methods of increasing tear volume, increasing tear film stability, decreasing ocular surface damage, and decreasing ocular discomfort by delivering compositions of thymosin beta 4 or fragments thereof to subjects in need.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 17, 2017
Publication date:
August 8, 2019
Applicant:
REGENTREE, LLC
Inventors:
Won Suk Yang, Sin Wook Kang, Kyoungsun Kim