Anecortave
Encyclopedia
Anecortave (icon) is a novel angiogenesis inhibitor
used in the treatment of the exudative (wet) form of age-related macular degeneration
. Although based on a steroid
nucleus, it possesses little glucocorticoid
activity. It will be marketed by Alcon
as anecortave acetate for depot suspension under the trade name Retaane.
Angiogenesis inhibitor
An angiogenesis inhibitor is a substance that inhibits the growth of new blood vessels . Some angiogenesis inhibitors are a normal part of the body's control, some are administered as drugs, and some come from diet....
used in the treatment of the exudative (wet) form of age-related macular degeneration
Macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration is a medical condition which usually affects older adults and results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field because of damage to the retina. It occurs in “dry” and “wet” forms. It is a major cause of blindness and visual impairment in older adults...
. Although based on a steroid
Steroid
A steroid is a type of organic compound that contains a characteristic arrangement of four cycloalkane rings that are joined to each other. Examples of steroids include the dietary fat cholesterol, the sex hormones estradiol and testosterone, and the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone.The core...
nucleus, it possesses little glucocorticoid
Glucocorticoid
Glucocorticoids are a class of steroid hormones that bind to the glucocorticoid receptor , which is present in almost every vertebrate animal cell...
activity. It will be marketed by Alcon
Alcon
Alcon incorporated and with corporate headquarters, in Hünenberg, Switzerland, is a global medical company specializing in eye care products. Alcon's U.S. headquarters is located in Fort Worth, Texas...
as anecortave acetate for depot suspension under the trade name Retaane.