Journal
THYMOSINS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE II
Volume 1270, Issue -, Pages 45-50Publisher
BLACKWELL SCIENCE PUBL
DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2012.06682.x
Keywords
thymosin beta 4; inflammation; dry eye disease; ocular surface; cornea
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The purpose of this manuscript is to review the clinical entity of dry eye syndrome (DES) and to provide a scientific basis and rationale for the usage of thymosin beta 4 (T beta 4) as a novel therapy for DES. DES is a common disorder affecting an estimated 25-30 million people in the United States alone and is characterized by inflammation of the ocular surface. Consequently, patients can suffer from burning, irritation, severe discomfort, foreign body sensation, and blurry and decreased vision. Recent animal studies of DES demonstrate that T beta 4 eye drops significantly reduce corneal fluorescein staining, indicating improved wound healing. Based on previous studies, there is clear support for further clinical investigation and development of T beta 4 as a novel, safe, and effective agent to treat dry eye. Herein, we discuss the scientific and clinical rationales that make T beta 4 a potential ideal candidate therapeutic for DES.
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