Co-therapy with vector and nicotinic agonist

Methods that increase bioavailability and/or efficacy of a therapeutic agent for treatment of an ocular surface disorder, cornea disorder, or anterior chamber disorder are provided. In particular, tear production is increased by administration of an electrical stimulus, ultrasound stimulus, and/or a...

Ausführliche Beschreibung

Gespeichert in:
Bibliographische Detailangaben
Hauptverfasser: NAU Jeffrey Alan, CARLSON Eric C
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng ; heb
Schlagworte:
Online-Zugang:Volltext bestellen
Tags: Tag hinzufügen
Keine Tags, Fügen Sie den ersten Tag hinzu!
Beschreibung
Zusammenfassung:Methods that increase bioavailability and/or efficacy of a therapeutic agent for treatment of an ocular surface disorder, cornea disorder, or anterior chamber disorder are provided. In particular, tear production is increased by administration of an electrical stimulus, ultrasound stimulus, and/or a drug such as an nAChRα7 agonist (e.g., varenicline, (R)-5-((E)-2-pyrrolidin-3-ylvinyl)pyrimidine, 5-{(E)-2-[(3R)-pyrrolidin-3-yl]vinyl}pyrimidine, or (R,E)-5-(2-pyrrolidine-3-yl)vinyl)pyrimidine). The primary therapeutic agents provided include recombinant adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors expressing a therapeutic gene product (e.g., a biologic drug). Related compositions methods of use are also provided.