Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating retinopathy, retinal ischemia and/or retinal edema comprising administering an integrin or integrin subunit antagonist, leukocyte adhesion-inducing cytokine antagonist or growth factor antagonist, a selectin antagonist or adhesion molecule antagonist.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of treating age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In particular, this invention provides methods of treating all forms of wet, age-related macular degeneration. The method of the invention is directed to the administration of an anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) compound to treat wet AMD.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for treating ocular neovascular disease using anti-VEGF therapy in combination with a second therapy that inhibits the development of ocular neovascularization or destroys abnormal blood vessels in the eye, such as photodynamic therapy.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of treating ocular disease. The method of the invention is directed to the administration of an anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) compound to treat such disease.

Abstract: Applicants have defined the pro-inflammatory domain of the Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor VEGF164(165) protein molecule using VEGF164 protein mutants in which the heparin binding domain is inactivated through alanine scanning, site directed mutagenesis. The invention provides novel VEGF variants having a modified heparin binding domain. The VEGF variants modified heparin binding function compared to native VEGF while maintaining receptor binding function. The invention provides compositions and methods for treating disorders relating to angiogenesis and inflammation.

Abstract: The invention provides a low-profile, dome-shaped body for attachment to a scleral surface of an eye and defining an internal cavity for receiving a drug or other pharmaceutically active agent. The device has an opening for controllably delivering the drug into the eye at therapeutically effective concentrations over a prolonged period of time. When attached, the device does not affect or otherwise restrict movement of the eye. Features of the invention include an optional drug inlet port and puncture guard, both designed for refilling the device while preventing a needle inserted through the inlet port from contacting the sclera.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for making and using sterically enhanced antagonist aptamer conjugates that include a nucleic acid sequence having a specific affinity for a target molecule and a soluble, high molecular weight steric group that augments or facilitates the inhibition of binding to, or interaction with, the target molecule binding partner by the target molecule when bound to the aptamer conjugate. The present invention also provides methods and formulations for ocular delivery of a biologically active molecule by attaching a charged moiety to the biologically active molecule and delivering the biologically active molecule by iontophoresis. Iontophoresis of a biologically active molecule that is conjugated to a high molecular weight neutral moiety, in enhanced by substituting the high molecular weight neutral moiety with a charged molecule of comparable size.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for delivering a therapeutic or diagnostic agent to the eye of a mammal. The method involves contacting sclera with a therapeutic or diagnostic agent so as to permit its passage through the sclera into the choroidal and retinal tissues. The sclera may be contacted with a therapeutic or diagnostic agent together with a device for enhancing transport of the agent through the sclera.

Abstract: The invention provides a microsphere formulation for the sustained delivery of an aptamer, for example, an anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor aptamer, to a preselected locus in a mammal, such as the eye. In addition, the invention provides methods for making such formulations, and methods of using such formulations to deliver an aptamer to a preselected locus in a mammal. In particular, the invention provides a method for delivering the aptamer to an eye for the treatment of an ocular disorder, for example, age-related macular degeneration.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the treating disease using aptamers having 5?-5? and 3?-3? inverted nucleotide capped ends. In particular, the invention provides 5?-5? and 3?-3? capped anti-VEGF aptamers for the treatment of neovascularization-related diseases and disorders including age-related macular degeneration.

Abstract: The invention features methods for treating a patient diagnosed with, or at risk of developing, a neovascular disorder by administering a PDGF antagonist and a VEGF antagonist to the patient. The invention also features a pharmaceutical composition containing a PDGF antagonist and a VEGF antagonist for the treatment or prevention of a neovascular disorder.