Series of studies explore safety and efficacy of anti-VEGF monoclonal antibody treatment for exudative AMD

Two Phase III studies are now underway evaluating ranibizumab (formerlyrhu Fab V2, Lucentis; Genentech) for the treatment of exudative age-relatedmacular degeneration (AMD). The studies are based on Phase I/II study results,demonstrating it is well tolerated and offers promising biological and clinicalactivity, said Jeffrey S. Heier, MD.