Abstract: Intraocular devices which are capable of sustained release of a cell proliferation modulating agent, together with methods for their preparation and use, are provided. The proliferation modulating agent is associated either covalently or non-covalently with the material from which the intraocular device is prepared, generally a biologically inert polymer which is physiologically compatible with ocular tissue. The intraocular devices are implanted in the tissue, and the drug is released from the intraocular device such that the drug is substantially retained within the implant region. The device may be used to inhibit cellular proliferation around the implant. The device can be provided as a sterile kit, preferably in a form suitable for immediate use.

Abstract: Intraocular devices together with methods for their preparation and use are provided, which are capable of sustained release of an antiproliferative agent, particularly an immunotoxin comprising a cytotoxic moiety. The intraocular devices are implanted in the eye where the immunotoxin is released from the intraocular device. The device may be used to inhibit proliferation of remnant lens epithelial cells, particularly after extracapsular cataract extractinon. The components of the device can be provided as kits, but preferably are provided in a form suitable for use with an IOL or coated onto an IOL.

Abstract: Intraocular devices which are capable of sustained release of a cell proliferation modulating agent, together with methods for their preparation and use, are provided. The intraocular devices are implanted in the tissue, and the drug is released from the intraocular device such that the drug is substantially retained within the implant region. The device may be used to inhibit cellular proliferation around the implant. The device can be provided as a kit, preferably in a form suitable for use.

Abstract: Novel methods and compositions are provided for preventing secondary cataracts. A cytotoxic agent is employed which is introduced into the anterior chamber of the eye to inhibit proliferation of remnant tens epithelial cells after extracapsular cataract extraction. Desirably a non-cytotoxic agent crossreactive with the cytotoxic agent is introduced prior to introduction of the cytotoxic agent. The agents can be provided as kits.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for their use are provided for preventing proliferation of remnant lens epithelial cells following extracapsular extraction. Complement-fixing monoclonal antibodies specific for lens epithelial cells are introduced into the anterior chamber of the eye. Following binding of the monoclonal antibody to any lens epithelial cells, complement is introduced into the anterior chamber effecting lysis of the remnant lens epithelial cells. The method may be used at the time of extracapsular cataract extraction or may be used subsequently to remove a second cataract resulting from proliferation of remnant lens epithelial cells.

Abstract: Novel methods and compositions are provided for preventing secondary cataracts. A cytotoxic agent is employed which is introduced into the anterior chamber of the eye to inhibit proliferation of remnant lens epithelial cells after extracapsular cataract extraction. Desirably a non-cytotoxic agent cross-reactive with the cytotoxic agent is introduced prior to introduction of the cytotoxic agent. The agents can be provided as kits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to monoclonal antibodies specifically binding platinum (II) complex. The monoclonal antibodies of the present invention are characteristically produced by antibody-producing cell lines such as hybridomas. These cell lines may result, for example, from fusion of a neoplastic cell with an antibody-producing animal cell obtained from an animal immunized against a platinum (II) complex. The cellular fusion products include cell lines forming monoclonal antibody specifically binding platinum (II) complex in competition with an antibody produced by: hybridoma strain 1C.sub.1 H.sub.2 A.sub.5, deposited with the American Type Culture Collection, Rockville, MD on May 1, 1987 and having ATCC accession number HB 9411; strain 3A.sub.2 A.sub.1 ; strain 1A.sub.6 A.sub.2 ; strain 3A.sub.6 B.sub.1 or strain 1B.sub.1.

Abstract: Novel methods and compositions are provided for preventing secondary cataracts. A cytotoxic agent is employed which is introduced into the anterior chamber of the eye to inhibit proliferation of remnant lens epithelial cells after extracapsular cataract extraction. Desirably a non-cytotoxic agent cross-reactive with the cytotoxic agent is introduced prior to introduction of the cytotoxic agent. The agents can be provided as kits.