Interleukin-27 Producing B-Cell Population and Uses Thereof

Summary: 

The National Eye Institute (NEI) seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees to advance the production and uses of interleukin-27 (IL-27) producing B-regulatory cell (i27-Breg) therapy for immune related autoimmune disorders. These disorders include but are not limited, to age-related macular degeneration (AMD), graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), multiple sclerosis (MS) and transplant rejection.

Using FDA-approved Small Molecule Drug Reserpine and related compounds (especially Halofantrine) To Protect Photoreceptors In Inherited Retinal Degenerations And Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Summary: 

The National Eye Institute seeks research co-development partners and/or licensees for a therapy using an FDA-approved small molecule drug reserpine (and related compounds especially halofantrine) that prevents photoreceptor cell death in retinal degenerations.