
News|Articles|August 10, 2026
Novel mechanisms reshaping the phase 3 pipeline in wet and dry AMD
Author(s)Matt Hoffman
Gene therapies, Tie2 agonism, and new delivery platforms are advancing through phase 3 trials in wet and dry AMD, testing mechanisms distinct from anti-VEGF and complement inhibition.
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Currently, anti-VEGF therapy remains the backbone of wet
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