WO1999030716A1 - Utilisation de generateurs d'oxyde nitrique pour le traitement de syndromes de l'oeil sec - Google Patents

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WO1999030716A1
WO1999030716A1 PCT/US1998/023806 US9823806W WO9930716A1 WO 1999030716 A1 WO1999030716 A1 WO 1999030716A1 US 9823806 W US9823806 W US 9823806W WO 9930716 A1 WO9930716 A1 WO 9930716A1
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Daniel A. Gamache
Steven T. Miller
John M. Yanni
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  • the present invention is directed to compositions containing nitric oxide generators
  • Dry eye also known generically as keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is a common
  • a patient may experience burning, a feeling of dryness, and persistent irritation such as
  • tear substitution approach examples include the use of buffered, isotonic saline
  • carrageenans (5,403,841, Lang) which gel upon contact with naturally occurring tear film.
  • Mucins are proteins which are heavily glycosylated with glucosamine-based moieties.
  • Mucins provide protective and lubricating effects to epithelial cells, especially those of
  • Mucins have been shown to be secreted by vesicles and discharged on
  • Mucins are also produced and secreted in other parts of the body including lung airway
  • Nitric oxide has been researched extensively for its effects on vascular dilation, as well
  • Nitric oxide is produced by enzymes generally known as
  • nitric oxide synthases Several different forms are known to exist, and they operate by
  • Nitric oxide has been shown to bind to heme
  • nitric oxide may play a role in mucin secretion in
  • the present invention is directed to compositions and methods for the treatment of dry
  • compositions containing nitric oxide generators discloses compositions containing nitric oxide generators and methods for treating
  • compositions are administered topically to the
  • Nitric oxide (“NO”) is produced in vivo and has been shown to be physiologically
  • NO has been shown to be involved in a number of
  • NO may be enzymatically synthesized by nitric oxide
  • NOS synthase
  • Oxide Generator or “NOG” refer to any compound that is either enzymatically or non-
  • a further requirement of a NOG of the present invention is that it stimulates mucin production
  • the NOGs of the present invention may be selected from a number of
  • the NOGs of the present invention may provide the nitrogen
  • present invention may not provide the nitrogen source, but instead stimulate NOS to form NO.
  • the NOGs of the present invention may also be compounds that stimulate, non-enzymatically,
  • NOGs include, but are not limited to: nitroglycerin, sodium nitroprusside,
  • NOG of the present invention is molsidomine.
  • the NOGs of the present invention may be obtained from natural sources or
  • the NOGs contemplated by the present invention are those already known to be
  • nitric oxide generators or those yet to be elucidated.
  • NOGs may be obtained bio-synthetically or by organic synthesis.
  • the NOGs of the present invention are intended for administration to a human patient
  • the NOGs of the present invention will be administered to a patient suffering from dry eye.
  • the NOGs of the present invention will be administered
  • the NOGs of the present invention may be contained in various types of
  • NOGs will be formulated in solutions for topical ophthalmic
  • compositions of the present invention will include one or more
  • NOG(s) in a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle Various types of vehicles may be used.
  • Aqueous solutions are generally preferred, based on ease of formulation, biological
  • the NOGs may also be used to instilling one to two drops of the solutions in the affected eyes.
  • the NOGs may also be used to instilling one to two drops of the solutions in the affected eyes.
  • the NOGs may also be used to instilling one to two drops of the solutions in the affected eyes.
  • compositions such as suspensions, viscous or semi-
  • viscous gels or other types of solid or semi-solid compositions. Suspensions may be preferred
  • compositions of the present invention may also include various other ingredients, such as buffers, preservatives, co-
  • An appropriate buffer system e.g., sodium phosphate, sodium acetate or sodium
  • borate may be added to prevent pH drift under storage conditions.
  • Antioxidants may be added to compositions of the present invention to protect the
  • antioxidants examples include vitamin E and
  • Ophthalmic products are typically packaged in multidose form. Preservatives are thus provided.
  • Suitable preservatives include:
  • benzalkonium chloride thimerosal, chlorobutanol, methyl paraben, propyl paraben,
  • Such preservatives are typically employed at a level of from 0.001
  • effective amount refers to an amount which improves the dry eye condition in a human
  • compositions When the compositions are dosed topically, they will generally be in a concentration
  • pharmaceutically acceptable carrier refers to any formulation
  • compositions of the present invention are further illustrated by the following
  • nitric oxide generator denotes a compound of the
  • a topical ophthalmic formulation :
  • a topical ophthalmic formulation :
  • a topical ophthalmic formulation :

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Compositions contenant un générateur d'oxyde nitrique et leurs procédés d'utilisation pour le traitement de l'oeil sec. Les composés de l'invention favorisent la production de NO, lorsqu'ils sont administrés dans l'oeil. On pense que NO stimule la production de mucine dans l'éphitélium conjonctival humain, et qu'ils sont donc utiles dans le traitement de l'oeil sec. De plus, le NOG de l'invention doit stimuler la production et/ou la sécrétion de mucine dans l'épithélium conjonctival et/ou dans les cellules caliciformes oculaires, à la suite d'une application locale sur l'oeil. Les NOG peuvent être par exemple: nitroglycérine, nitroprussiates, spermine NONOate, (+/-)-(E)-4-éthyl-2-[(E)-hydroxyimino]-5-nitro-3-hexèneamide (FK-409), 1-hydroxy-2-oxo-3-(N-méthyl-3-aminopropyl)-3-méthyl 1-triazène (NOC-7), S-nitrosoglutathione, 4-phényl-3-furoxancarbonitrile, S-nitroso-N-acétyl-pénicillamine (SNAP), dinitrate d'isosorbide, GEA 3264, GEA 5145, GEA 3175, trinitate de glycéryle, molsidomine; 3-morpholinosydnonimine (SIN-1), hydroxylamine, linsidomine, NOC-18, CHF-2363, pirsidomine, N,N'-diméthylhexanediamine (DMHD/NO), 2,2-diéthyl-1-nitroso-oxyhydrazine (DEA/NO), Et 2NN(O)NONa, NO-cétoprofène, NO-dicoflénac, NO-flurbiprofène. Le NOG idéal de l'invention est la molsidomine.
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