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Pegaptanib shows promise as adjunct to PDR treatment.

Authors :
Petrou, Ilya
Source :
Ophthalmology Times. 8/1/2008, Vol. 33 Issue 15, p18-18. 2/3p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article focuses on the study of the significance and usefulness of pegaptanib sodium in treating proliferative diabetic retinopathy (DPR) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The clinical findings of the therapeutic drug is presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Pegaptanib is recognized as one of the first anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors approved for PDR treatment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0193032X
Volume :
33
Issue :
15
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ophthalmology Times
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
34001378