MEETH Ophthalmology 210 E 64Th St, New York, NY 10065 (212)7027400 (Phone)
Certifications:
Ophthalmology, 2008
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English Spanish
Hospitals:
MEETH Ophthalmology 210 E 64Th St, New York, NY 10065
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center 525 East 68Th Street, New York, NY 10065
Education:
Medical School Joan Sanford I Weill Medical College Of Cornell University Graduated: 1991 Medical School New York Presbyterian Hospital Graduated: 1992 Medical School Manhattan Eet Hospital Graduated: 1995 Medical School Moorfields Eye Hospital Graduated: 1997 Medical School Roosevelt Hosp/Harkness Eye Institute Graduated: 1997
Gaetano Barile - River Vale NJ, US Ann Marie Schmidt - Franklin Lakes NJ, US
International Classification:
A61K 38/17 A61P 9/10 A61P 27/02
US Classification:
514 12
Abstract:
This invention provides a method for treating diabetic retinopathy in a subject afflicted therewith, comprising administering to the subject's eyes a therapeutically effective amount of soluble RAGE or a derivative thereof, thereby treating diabetic retinopathy in the subject. This invention further provides a method for inhibiting the onset of diabetic retinopathy in a subject afflicted therewith, comprising administering a prophylactically effective amount of soluble RAGE or a derivative thereof to the subject's eyes, thereby inhibiting the onset of diabetic retinopathy in the subject.
Methods For Treating And Preventing Diabetic Retinopathy
Gaetano Barile - River Vale NJ, US Ann Schmidt - Franklin Lakes NJ, US
International Classification:
A61K 38/48 A61K 31/426
US Classification:
424094630, 514365000
Abstract:
This invention provides a method for treating diabetic retinopathy in a subject afflicted therewith, comprising administering to the subject's eyes a therapeutically effective amount of an agent that modulates the binding between AGE and RAGE in the subject's eyes, wherein the agent is not soluble RAGE or a derivative thereof, thereby treating diabetic retinopathy in the subject. This invention further provides a method for inhibiting the onset of diabetic retinopathy in a subject comprising administering to the subject's eyes a prophylactically effective amount of an agent that modulates the binding between AGE and RAGE in the subject's eyes, wherein the agent is not soluble RAGE or a derivative thereof, thereby inhibiting the onset of diabetic retinopathy.