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Studies explore anecortave acetate to treat, prevent CNV

Fort Lauderdale, FL-A series of studies is evaluating the angiostatic cortisene compound anecortave acetate (Retaane, Alcon Laboratories) as both a prophylactic and therapeutic intervention for choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in eyes with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), said Jason S. Slakter, MD, at the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

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