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Last Updated: March 28, 2024

Claims for Patent: 7,531,173


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Summary for Patent: 7,531,173
Title:Ophthalmic composition of a VEGF antagonist
Abstract: Methods of reducing or treating angiogenesis and/or inflammation associated with eye injury in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering an agent capable of blocking or inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) are provided. The methods are useful for inhibiting or ameliorating eye injury, particularly acute or subacute corneal injury and feature local administration (for example, subconjunctival injection or eye drops).
Inventor(s): Wiegand; Stanley J. (Croton-on-Hudson, NY), Cao; Jingtai (Chappaqua, NY)
Assignee: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Tarrytown, NY)
Application Number:11/998,746
Patent Claims:1. An ophthalmic composition comprising a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) antagonist in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the VEGF antagonist is VEGFR1R2-Fc.DELTA.C1(a) polypeptide.

2. The ophthalmic composition of claim 1, which is a liquid, gel, ointment, salve, or sustained release formulation.

International Patent Family for US Patent 7,531,173

Country Patent Number Estimated Expiration
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) 2006088650 ⤷  Try a Trial
United States of America 7303748 ⤷  Try a Trial
United States of America 2008085276 ⤷  Try a Trial
United States of America 2006172944 ⤷  Try a Trial
European Patent Office 1877438 ⤷  Try a Trial
Canada 2621047 ⤷  Try a Trial
Australia 2006214658 ⤷  Try a Trial
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