Patent Application
App. No. 13/232,410
USE OF INHIBITORS OF JUN N-TERMINAL KINASES TO TREAT GLAUCOMA
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Abstract
Compositions and methods for lowering IOP and/or providing neuroprotection are disclosed. The compositions and methods are particularly directed to the use inhibitors of Jun N-terminal kinases (JNK) to lower IOP and/or provide neuroprotection.
Claims (3)
1 . A method for providing neuroprotection in an eye of a human patient identified as having glaucoma, said method comprising administering to the human patient a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of 2H-Dibenzo[cd,g]indazol-6-one (SP600125).
2 . A method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is an oral formulation.
3 . A method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is a topical ophthalmic, surgical irrigating solution or an intraocular formulation.