Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Department of
Document Type
Article
Date of this Version
4-30-2002
Citation
United States Patent Patent No.: US 6,379,664 B1
Abstract
Thioltransferase and derivatives thereof are provided. Methods of treating or preventing cataract formation comprosing administering thioltransferase or a derivative thereof are also provided. Thioltransferase or derivatives thereof are also useful for treating or preventing diseases resulting from or associated with oxidative stress. Human lens thioltransferase and a DNA sequence encoding the same are also provided.
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