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Use of Interleukin (IL)-34 to Treat Retinal Inflammation and Neurodegeneration
Abstract: Interleukin (IL)-34 is a homodimer that is produced mainly by keratinocytes, neuronal cells and regulatory T cells (Tregs). It is believed to play important roles in chronic inflammation and the homeostasis of microglia. Currently, there is no effective treatment for many types of retinal degeneration. An improved treatment of autoimmune uveitis...
Published: 4/8/2024   |   Inventor(s): Rachel Caspi, Mary Mattapallil, Zhijian Wu
Keywords(s): AAV Vector, Caspi, GENE THERAPY, IL-34, inflammatory disease, Inherited Retinal Dystrophies, Interleukin 34, National Eye Institute, NEI, NEURODEGENERATION, Photoreceptor Death, Retinal degeneration, Retinal Inflammation, uveitis
Category(s): Collaboration Sought > Collaboration, Collaboration Sought > Licensing, Application > Therapeutics, TherapeuticArea > Opthamology, TherapeuticArea > Eye / Ear / Nose / Throat, TherapeuticArea > Immunology