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Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Wet MD - Lucentis Vs Avastin
Genentech's drug Lucentis is expected to be approved for use in patients with the wet form of age-related macular degeneration. Lucentis is a fragment of another drug developed by Genentech called Avastin. Avastin is approved to treat colorectal cancer and both drugs work by blocking a protein responsible for blood vessel growth. Avastin, not specifically trialed for use in the eye, is cheaper.
Some US ophthalmologists are currently using Avastin, in smaller quantities than needed for the treatment of colorectal cancer, to treat MD. Genentech is in the news because this is affecting company share prices.
Andrew Pollack's article, 'Genentech in Competition With Itself on Eye Drug' (The New York Times, 27 September 2005) is relevant to both patients and investors.
Some US ophthalmologists are currently using Avastin, in smaller quantities than needed for the treatment of colorectal cancer, to treat MD. Genentech is in the news because this is affecting company share prices.
Andrew Pollack's article, 'Genentech in Competition With Itself on Eye Drug' (The New York Times, 27 September 2005) is relevant to both patients and investors.
Comments:
Hi Michael,
The subject of age-related macular degeneration and nutritional supplements, particularly lutein and zeaxanthin, has appeared in previous RetGen posts. RetGen is a weblog in which I share any articles I find that may be relevant to people with retinal degeneration. Here are links to the posts on AMD and nutrition blogged so far:
'Thousands Could Prevent Progression of AMD with Supplements' (14 November 2003).
'Avocado May Aid Lutein Absorption' (6 August 2004).
'Fruits, Not Lutein, May Protect Against AMD' (15 June 2004).
'ConsumerLab.com Report on Lutein Supplements' (5 February 2004).
'Lutein Recommended Addition to Diet But Not As Supplement ' (14 January 2004).
'Seeing Eggs and Alfalfa Anew' (20 December 2003).
The effects of smoking on the risk of developing age-related MD has also been the subject of recent news articles and two RetGen posts.
The subject of age-related macular degeneration and nutritional supplements, particularly lutein and zeaxanthin, has appeared in previous RetGen posts. RetGen is a weblog in which I share any articles I find that may be relevant to people with retinal degeneration. Here are links to the posts on AMD and nutrition blogged so far:
'Thousands Could Prevent Progression of AMD with Supplements' (14 November 2003).
'Avocado May Aid Lutein Absorption' (6 August 2004).
'Fruits, Not Lutein, May Protect Against AMD' (15 June 2004).
'ConsumerLab.com Report on Lutein Supplements' (5 February 2004).
'Lutein Recommended Addition to Diet But Not As Supplement ' (14 January 2004).
'Seeing Eggs and Alfalfa Anew' (20 December 2003).
The effects of smoking on the risk of developing age-related MD has also been the subject of recent news articles and two RetGen posts.
Michael, while I agree with you, please remember there are different forms of macular degeneration, not all forms are age related.
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