Relative Contribution of VEGF and TNF-α in the Cynomolgus Laser-Induced CNV Model: Comparing the Efficacy of Bevacizumab, Adalimumab, and ESBA105

Abstract

TNF-alpha contributes to laser-induced CNV formation, and its inhibition can be a new therapeutic target for CNV. This study suggests TNF-alpha as another therapeutic target for the prevention and treatment of CNV and adds to the emerging clinical data suggesting the therapeutic value of TNF-alpha inhibitors in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Further, this study shows that topical therapy with suitable antibody fragments has the potential of being introduced to retinal disease treatment regimens.