| Literature DB >> 18830926 |
Dwaine F Emerich1, Christopher G Thanos.
Abstract
Neurotech Pharmaceuticals Inc is developing NT-501, an implantable polymeric device containing a genetically modified cell line that secretes ciliary neurotrophic factor, for the potential treatment of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Phase III clinical trials for RP and a phase II clinical trial for dry AMD are ongoing. A phase I clinical trial showed that NT-501 treatment was well tolerated with variable, but positive improvements in visual acuity.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18830926
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Opin Mol Ther ISSN: 1464-8431