US Patent 11879133 Gene therapy for ocular disorders

Compositions and methods are provided for treating ocular neuropathy in a subject. In one aspect, a recombinant adeno-associated viral vector is provided which includes a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence encoding NRF2. In another aspect, a recombinant adeno-associated viral vector is provided which includes a nucleic acid molecule comprising a sequence encoding SIRT1. In desired embodiments, the subject is human, cat, dog, sheep, or non-human primate.