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Peptide Ophthalmic Therapeutics

Therapeutic peptides for eye diseases including glaucoma, macular degeneration, and dry eye syndrome.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
ophthalmic therapeutic glaucoma macular-degeneration eye-disease

Overview

Peptides have emerging roles in ophthalmology, from treating glaucoma to managing retinal diseases.

Major Ophthalmic Peptides

DrugIndicationMechanism
LatanoprostGlaucomaFP receptor agonist
Anti-VEGFAMD, DMEVEGF inhibition
CyclosporineDry eyeImmunomodulatory

Challenges

  • Ocular bioavailability
  • Topical delivery
  • Retinal penetration
  • Stability in eye drops

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NamePeptide Ophthalmic Therapeutics
CategoryTherapeutic Peptides

References

  1. Encyclopeptide Database. “Peptide Ophthalmic Therapeutics” monograph. encyclopeptide.com.

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