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JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE
卷 21, 期 1, 页码 -出版社
BMC
DOI: 10.1186/s12967-023-03937-7
关键词
Neovascular age-related macular degeneration; Vascular endothelial growth factor; VEGF receptors; Anti-VEGF therapy; Aflibercept; Ranibizumab; Bevacizumab; Brolucizumab; Faricimab
Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) is a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness, but current anti-VEGF therapies have limitations. This article discusses the need for new and improved therapies for nAMD and explores the efficacy of multi-targeted therapies that target both the VEGF pathway and other pathways.
Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) is a major cause of visual impairment and blindness. Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents, such as ranibizumab, bevacizumab, aflibercept, brolucizumab and faricimab have revolutionized the clinical management of nAMD. However, there remains an unmet clinical need for new and improved therapies for nAMD, since many patients do not respond optimally, may lose response over time or exhibit sub-optimal durability, impacting on real world effectiveness. Evidence is emerging that targeting VEGF-A alone, as most agents have done until recently, may be insufficient and agents that target multiple pathways (e.g., aflibercept, faricimab and others in development) may be more efficacious. This article reviews issues and limitations that have arisen from the use of existing anti-VEGF agents, and argues that the future may lie in multi-targeted therapies including alternative agents and modalities that target both the VEGF ligand/receptor system as well as other pathways.
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