Copper chelators for treating ocular inflammation
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1. A method for treating ocular inflammation in an animal in need of such treatment comprising systemically administering to the animal an effective amount of a polyamine copper chelator having from 4 to 6 amine groups.
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In various aspects, the invention provides methods for treating ocular inflammation using copper chelating compounds, such as compounds other than D-penicillamine. In some embodiments, such compounds may be polyamines, such as triethylenetetramine or tetraethylenepentamine. For example, the present invention provides methods for treating inflammation secondary to ocular laser therapy.
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- 1. A method for treating ocular inflammation in an animal in need of such treatment comprising systemically administering to the animal an effective amount of a polyamine copper chelator having from 4 to 6 amine groups.
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