| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention is directed to ophthalmic compositions containing protease-inhibiting peptide substrates. In a preferred embodiment, the protease-inhibiting peptide substrate is gelatin. The compositions may also contain a galactomannan. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the compositions contain gelatin, a galactomannan and a borate salt. The present invention also describes methods of use of these compositions to inhibit protease MMP-9, and methods of topical administration of the compositions to the eye, particularly for the treatment of dry eye.</p> |
