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Geographic atrophy (GA), also known as atrophic age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or advanced dry AMD, is an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration that can result in the progressive and irreversible loss of retinal tissue (photoreceptors, retinal pigment epithelium, choriocapillaris) which can lead to a loss of central vision over time.
Lampalizumab is an antigen-binding fragment of a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to complement factor D; it was developed as a potential treatment of geographic atrophy (atrophy of the retinal cells, retinal pigment epithelium, and choriocapillaris) secondary to age-related macular degeneration.
[8] [9] [11] In February 2023, the indication was updated to include the treatment of people with geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration. [ 10 ] [ 20 ] The medication is given through a subcutaneous infusion for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and through intravitreal injection for age-related macular degeneration.
geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration Lanadelumab [41] Takhzyro: mab: human: kallikrein: Y: angioedema: Landogrozumab [12] mab: humanized: GDF-8: muscle wasting disorders Laprituximab emtansine [41] mab: chimeric: epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) Larcaviximab [28] mab: chimeric: ebolavirus glycoprotein: Ebola ...
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The ability to give sight to a blind person via a bionic eye depends on the circumstances surrounding the loss of sight. For retinal prostheses, which are the most prevalent visual prosthetic under development (due to ease of access to the retina among other considerations), patients with vision loss due to degeneration of photoreceptors (retinitis pigmentosa, choroideremia, geographic atrophy ...
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