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. 2009 May-Jun;17(3):195-200.
doi: 10.1080/09273940802710705.

Intravitreal anakinra inhibits choroidal neovascular membrane growth in a rat model

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Intravitreal anakinra inhibits choroidal neovascular membrane growth in a rat model

Jeffrey L Olson et al. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2009 May-Jun.

Abstract

Purpose: To determine the effect of intravitreal anakinra on choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in an animal model.

Methods: Laser photocoagulation used to rupture Bruch's membrane; animals then assigned to groups based on varying frequency of intravitreal anakinra injections. At day 30, digital angiography was used to measure the CNV area.

Result: Intravitreal anakinra dose-dependently inhibited CNV growth. Injections given one time resulted in a 26% reduction in CNV; in the once weekly group, a 41% reduction was seen; in the twice-weekly group, a 62% reduction was seen (all p < .001).

Conclusion: Suppressing IL-1 function may provide another therapeutic avenue in exudative AMD.

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