Antiangiogenic approaches to age-related macular degeneration in the future

Ophthalmology. 2009 Oct;116(10 Suppl):S24-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2009.06.049.

Abstract

Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a complex disease that likely involves multiple angiogenic agents that contribute to the development of choroidal neovascularization (CNV). Although inhibition of vascular endothelial growth factor with ranibizumab has demonstrated efficacy and safety in the treatment of neovascular AMD, novel treatments targeting different mechanisms that play a role in CNV development currently are being investigated. Data from these clinical trials will increase our knowledge of the pathogenesis of AMD and likely provide additions to the treatment armamentarium for improving vision and quality of life in patients with AMD.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Animals
  • Choroidal Neovascularization / therapy*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Complement Factor H / genetics
  • Forecasting
  • Humans
  • Macular Degeneration / therapy*
  • Platelet-Derived Growth Factor / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Radiotherapy

Substances

  • Angiogenesis Inhibitors
  • CFH protein, human
  • Platelet-Derived Growth Factor
  • Complement Factor H