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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To search for a new pharmaceutical use of a compound having secretase inhibiting activity. SOLUTION: The compound having the secretase inhibiting activity has a remarkable suppressing action on the death of retinal nerve cell, and accordingly, it is useful as an agent for the treatment of retinal diseases represented by retinal vessel occlusion, diabetic retinopathy, ischemic optic neuropathy, macular degeneration, pigmentary degeneration of retina and Leber's disease as well as ocular diseases accompanying optic nerve disorder such as glaucoma. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI
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