Cell growth is inhibited and/or cell death is induced in a cell by administering an RXR agonist and an inhibitor of casein kinase 1α. A cell or a tissue can be screened for enhanced susceptibility to cell death or interference with cell growth. Conditions characterized by uncontrolled cell growth or proliferation, such as a cancer, can be treated with inhibitors of casein kinase 1α.
RETINOID-CONTAINING SUSTAINED RELEASE INTRAOCULAR IMPLANTS AND RELATED MATTERS
申请人:Hughes Patrick M.
公开号:US20110076318A1
公开(公告)日:2011-03-31
Biocompatible intraocular implants include a retinoid component and a biodegradable polymer that is effective to facilitate release of the retinoid component into an eye for an extended period of time. The therapeutic agents of the implants may be associated with a biodegradable polymer matrix, such as a matrix that is substantially free of a polyvinyl alcohol. The implants may be placed in an eye to treat or reduce the occurrence of one or more ocular conditions, such as retinal damage, including glaucoma and proliferative vitreoretinopathy.