Mouse deficient in glutamate transporter glast function
CA 2522597 C · Owner: Japan Science And Technology Agency · Inventors: Tanaka, Kohichi; Harada, Takayuki
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The present invention provides a GLAST knockout mouse lacking the function of an endogenous glutamate transporter GLAST gene which shows: 1) an , intraocular pressure within the normal range; and 2) a reduction in the number of , cells in the retinal ganglions when compared with a wild-type normal mouse. Owing , to the ocular properties, this knockout mouse is useful as a model for normal tension , glaucoma. By using this knockout mouse a compound useful for the treatment of normal tension glaucoma can be screened.
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- Filed April 13, 2004 and granted January 22, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 13, 2024.
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