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Momenaei B, Pandit SA, Wang KY, Wakabayashi T, Hsu J, Regillo CD, Klufas MA, Xu D, Cohen MN, Garg SJ, Kuriyan AE, Yonekawa Y. SUPRACHOROIDAL TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE FOR REFRACTORY POSTOPERATIVE CYSTOID MACULAR EDEMA. Retina 2024; 44:1379-1386. [PMID: 39047129 DOI: 10.1097/iae.0000000000004132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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PURPOSE To investigate outcomes of suprachoroidal triamcinolone acetonide (XIPERE, Bausch + Lomb) for the treatment of refractory postoperative cystoid macular edema. METHODS Medical records of patients receiving suprachoroidal triamcinolone acetonide for postoperative cystoid macular edema were reviewed. Primary outcomes were visual acuity and central foveal thickness. RESULTS A total of 32 eyes from 32 patients with a median (interquartile range) follow-up duration of 6 (2-7) months and 1 (1-2) suprachoroidal triamcinolone acetonide injection were included; 19 (59.4%) had a history of vitrectomy. The median (interquartile range) central foveal thickness decreased from 492 (379-629) µm to 267 (187-388) µm at 1 month (P < 0.001), 362 (218-521) µm at 3 months (P = 0.005), and 339 (206-514) µm at the final visit (P < 0.001). The median logarithm of the minimal angle of resolution visual acuity improved from 0.65 (0.48-0.97, 20/89) at baseline to 0.54 (0.35-0.88, 20/69) (P = 0.058) at 1 month, 0.54 (0.33-0.84, 20/69) at 3 months (P = 0.121), and 0.60 (0.33-0.88, 20/80) at the final visit (P = 0.021). Vitrectomized eyes had similar findings. Six eyes (18.8%) developed elevated intraocular pressure (>24 mmHg) (range: 25-49 mmHg) with a median intraocular pressure elevation of 13.5 mmHg compared with baseline, and all had prior glaucoma or ocular hypertension. CONCLUSION Suprachoroidal triamcinolone acetonide reduced macular edema and improved vision in refractory postoperative cystoid macular edema, including vitrectomized eyes. Intraocular pressure should be monitored, especially in those with a history of glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
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- Bita Momenaei
- Wills Eye Hospital, Mid Atlantic Retina, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Rowe LW, Ciulla TA. Long-acting delivery and therapies for neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Expert Opin Biol Ther 2024:1-16. [PMID: 38953649 DOI: 10.1080/14712598.2024.2374869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) represents a leading cause of severe visual impairment in individuals over 50 years of age in developed nations. Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injections have become the standard of care for treating nAMD; however, monthly or bimonthly dosing represents significant time and cost burden due to the disease's chronic nature and limited medication half-life. AREAS COVERED This review summarizes innovative therapeutics and delivery methods for nAMD. Emerging methods for extended drug delivery include high molar concentration anti-VEGF drugs, intravitreal sustained-release polymers and devices, reservoirs for intravitreal delivery, suprachoroidal delivery of small molecular suspensions and gene therapy biofactories. In addition to VEGF-A, therapies targeting inhibition of VEGF-C and D, the angiopoetin-2 (Ang-2)/Tie-2 pathway, tyrosine kinases, and integrins are reviewed. EXPERT OPINION The evolving therapeutic landscape of nAMD is rapidly expanding our toolkit for effective and durable treatment. Recent FDA approvals of faricimab (Vabysmo) and high-dose aflibercept (Eylea HD) for nAMD with potential extension of injection intervals up to four months have been promising developments for patients and providers alike. Further research and innovation, including novel delivery techniques and pharmacologic targets, is necessary to validate the efficacy of developing therapeutics and characterize real-world outcomes, demonstrating promise in expanding treatment durability.
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- Lucas W Rowe
- Department of Ophthalmology, Glick Eye Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Glick Eye Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Retina Service, Midwest Eye Institute, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Nawar AE, Ali AYA, Massoud OM, Alagorie AR. Effectiveness of Suprachoroidal Injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide in Diabetic Macular Edema Following Pars Plana Vitrectomy Using a Modified Custom Microneedle. Clin Ophthalmol 2024; 18:2049-2060. [PMID: 39051023 PMCID: PMC11268719 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s472910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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Purpose The present study evaluated the efficacy of suprachoroidal injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide (SCTA) in diabetic macular edema (DME) following pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) using a modified microneedle. Patients and methods A prospective interventional study was conducted on 60 eyes of 60 patients with centrally involved diabetic macular edema following pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). SCTA was performed at the baseline and repeated after 3 months in case of persistent subretinal or intraretinal fluid, central macular thickness (CMT) more than 300 µm or visual loss by more than one line of the Snellen chart. Results The present study detected significant reduction of the CMT from 498.3 ± 94.8 µm at the baseline to 212.3 ± 11.9 µm after 12 months of injection with p < 0.001 and a significant improvement of best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) from 1 (0.9-1.2) at the baseline to 0.5 (0.3-0.7) after 12 months of injection with p < 0.001. The intraocular pressure (IOP) increased significantly after 3 months of injection with p < 0.001 and then gradually declined to its normal level after 6 months. Inner segment/outer segment (IS/OS) disruption was the only significant predictor of the final CMT; however, the number of injections, IS/OS disruption, baseline BCVA and the HbA1C level were the significant predictors of the final BCVA after injection. Conclusion Suprachoroidal injection of TA using this microneedle resulted in significant anatomical and functional improvement in previously vitrectomized diabetic macular edema patients with no recorded ocular or systemic adverse events.
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- Amin E Nawar
- Ophthalmology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt
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Torkashvand A, Izadian A, Hajrasouliha A. Advances in ophthalmic therapeutic delivery: A comprehensive overview of present and future directions. Surv Ophthalmol 2024:S0039-6257(24)00076-6. [PMID: 38986847 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2024.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024]
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Ophthalmic treatment demands precision and consistency in delivering therapeutic agents over extended periods to address many conditions, from common eye disorders to complex diseases. This diversity necessitates a range of delivery strategies, each tailored to specific needs. We delve into various delivery cargos that are pivotal in ophthalmic care. These cargos encompass biodegradable implants that gradually release medication, nonbiodegradable implants for sustained drug delivery, refillable tools allowing flexibility in treatment, hydrogels capable of retaining substances while maintaining ocular comfort, and advanced nanotechnology devices that precisely target eye tissues. Within each cargo category, we explore cutting-edge research-level approaches and FDA-approved methods, providing a thorough overview of the current state of ophthalmic drug delivery. In particular, our focus on nanotechnology reveals the promising potential for gene delivery, cell therapy administration, and the implantation of active devices directly into the retina. These advancements hold the key to more effective, personalized, and minimally- invasive ophthalmic treatments, revolutionizing the field of eye care.
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- Ali Torkashvand
- Department of Ophthalmology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, United States.
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Gade S, Glover K, Mishra D, Sharma S, Guy O, Donnelly RF, Vora LK, Thakur RRS. Hollow microneedles for ocular drug delivery. J Control Release 2024; 371:43-66. [PMID: 38735395 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2024.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 05/03/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Microneedles (MNs) are micron-sized needles, typically <2 mm in length, arranged either as an array or as single needle. These MNs offer a minimally invasive approach to ocular drug delivery due to their micron size (reducing tissue damage compared to that of hypodermic needles) and overcoming significant barriers in drug administration. While various types of MNs have been extensively researched, significant progress has been made in the use of hollow MNs (HMNs) for ocular drug delivery, specifically through suprachoroidal injections. The suprachoroidal space, situated between the sclera and choroid, has been targeted using optical coherence tomography-guided injections of HMNs for the treatment of uveitis. Unlike other MNs, HMNs can deliver larger volumes of formulations to the eye. This review primarily focuses on the use of HMNs in ocular drug delivery and explores their ocular anatomy and the distribution of formulations following potential HMN administration routes. Additionally, this review focuses on the influence of formulation characteristics (e.g., solution viscosity, particle size), HMN properties (e.g., bore or lumen diameter, MN length), and routes of administration (e.g., periocular transscleral, suprachoroidal, intravitreal) on the ocular distribution of drugs. Overall, this paper highlights the distinctive properties of HMNs, which make them a promising technology for improving drug delivery efficiency, precision, and patient outcomes in the treatment of ocular diseases.
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- Shilpkala Gade
- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Belfast, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Belfast, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Belfast, UK
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- College of Engineering, Swansea University, Swansea, UK; Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University, Swansea SA2 8PP, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Belfast, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Belfast, UK.
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Borchert GA, Shamsnajafabadi H, Ng BWJ, Xue K, De Silva SR, Downes SM, MacLaren RE, Cehajic-Kapetanovic J. Age-related macular degeneration: suitability of optogenetic therapy for geographic atrophy. Front Neurosci 2024; 18:1415575. [PMID: 39010943 PMCID: PMC11246919 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2024.1415575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/17/2024] Open
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a growing public health concern given the aging population and it is the leading cause of blindness in developed countries, affecting individuals over the age of 55 years. AMD affects the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and Bruch's membrane in the macula, leading to secondary photoreceptor degeneration and eventual loss of central vision. Late AMD is divided into two forms: neovascular AMD and geographic atrophy (GA). GA accounts for around 60% of late AMD and has been the most challenging subtype to treat. Recent advances include approval of new intravitreally administered therapeutics, pegcetacoplan (Syfovre) and avacincaptad pegol (Iveric Bio), which target complement factors C3 and C5, respectively, which slow down the rate of enlargement of the area of atrophy. However, there is currently no treatment to reverse the central vision loss associated with GA. Optogenetics may provide a strategy for rescuing visual function in GA by imparting light-sensitivity to the surviving inner retina (i.e., retinal ganglion cells or bipolar cells). It takes advantage of residual inner retinal architecture to transmit visual stimuli along the visual pathway, while a wide range of photosensitive proteins are available for consideration. Herein, we review the anatomical changes in GA, discuss the suitability of optogenetic therapeutic sensors in different target cells in pre-clinical models, and consider the advantages and disadvantages of different routes of administration of therapeutic vectors.
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- Grace A. Borchert
- Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Oxford Eye Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Wykoff CC, Avery RL, Barakat MR, Boyer DS, Brown DM, Brucker AJ, Cunningham ET, Heier JS, Holekamp NM, Kaiser PK, Khanani AM, Kim JE, Demirci H, Regillo CD, Yiu GC, Ciulla TA. SUPRACHOROIDAL SPACE INJECTION TECHNIQUE: Expert Panel Guidance. Retina 2024; 44:939-949. [PMID: 38451179 DOI: 10.1097/iae.0000000000004087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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PURPOSE To develop professional guidelines for best practices for suprachoroidal space (SCS) injection, an innovative technique for retinal therapeutic delivery, based on current published evidence and clinical experience. METHODS A panel of expert ophthalmologists reviewed current published evidence and clinical experience during a live working group meeting to define points of consensus and key clinical considerations to inform the development of guidelines for in-office SCS injection. RESULTS Core consensus guidelines for in-office SCS injection were reached and reported by the expert panel. Current clinical evidence and physician experience supported SCS injection as a safe and effective method for delivering retinal and choroidal therapeutics. The panel established consensus on the rationale for SCS injection, including potential benefits relative to other intraocular delivery methods and current best practices in patient preparation, pre- and peri-injection management, SCS-specific injection techniques, and postinjection management and follow-up. CONCLUSION These expert panel guidelines may support and promote standardization of SCS injection technique, with the goal of optimizing patient safety and outcomes. Some aspects of the procedure may reasonably be modified based on the clinical setting and physician judgment, as well as additional study.
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- California Retina Consultants, Santa Barbara, California
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- Retinal Consultants of Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona
- University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona
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- Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group, Los Angeles, California
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- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Ophthalmology, California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, California
- The Francis I Proctor Foundation, UCSF School of Medicine, San Francisco, California
- Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California
- West Coast Retina Medical Group, San Francisco, California
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- Pepose Vision Institute, St. Louis, Missouri
- Roche Pharmaceuticals, Basel, Switzerland
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- Sierra Eye Associates, Reno, Nevada
- University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, Reno, Nevada
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- Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Mid Atlantic Retina, Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- University of California, Davis Health, Sacramento, California; and
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- Chief Medical Advisor and Chair of Scientific Advisory Board, Clearside Biomedical, Alpharetta, Georgia
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Berkowitz ST, Finn AP. Gene therapy for age-related macular degeneration: potential, feasibility, and pitfalls. Curr Opin Ophthalmol 2024; 35:170-177. [PMID: 38441066 DOI: 10.1097/icu.0000000000001043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The landscape for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is rapidly changing with addition of biosimilars and now United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved nonneovascular AMD (nnAMD) treatment options. These developments have inspired a burgeoning pipeline of gene therapy approaches focused on similar antivascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF) and complement related pathways. Historic and more recent setbacks in the gene therapy pipeline, including intraocular inflammatory reactions, have raised important concerns for adverse events related to AMD therapeutics both for gene and nongene approaches. The specific clinical profile of these therapeutics approaching later stage clinical trials are complex and under active investigation; however, these options hold promise to disrupt the current landscape and change management paradigms for one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide. RECENT FINDINGS This review covers current gene therapy approaches for neovascular AMD (nAMD) and nnAMD. Intravitreal, suprachoroidal, and subretinal delivery routes are discussed with attention to technical procedure, capabilities for transgene delivery to target tissue, immunogenicity, and collateral effects. Suprachoroidal delivery is an emerging approach which may bridge some of the practical drawbacks for intravitreal and subretinal methods, though with less elaborated immunologic profile. In parallel to delivery modification, viral vectors have been cultivated to target specific cells, with promising enhancements in adeno-associated viral (AAV) vectors and persistent interest in alternate viral and nonviral delivery vectors. Ongoing questions such as steroid or immunosuppressive regimen and economic considerations from a payer and societal perspective are discussed. SUMMARY The present review discusses emerging gene therapy options which could foster new, more durable nAMD and nnAMD therapeutics. These options will need refinement with regards to route, vector, and dosage, and specialists must decipher the specific clinical risk benefit profile for individual patients. Ongoing concerns for immunogenicity or dosage related adverse events could stifle progress, while further vector development and refined delivery techniques have the potential to change the safety and efficacy of currently options in the pipeline.
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- Sean T Berkowitz
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
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Guidi L, Cascone MG, Rosellini E. Light-responsive polymeric nanoparticles for retinal drug delivery: design cues, challenges and future perspectives. Heliyon 2024; 10:e26616. [PMID: 38434257 PMCID: PMC10906429 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2023] [Revised: 02/15/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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A multitude of sight-threatening retinal diseases, affecting hundreds of millions around the globe, lack effective pharmacological treatments due to ocular barriers and common drug delivery limitations. Polymeric nanoparticles (PNPs) are versatile drug carriers with sustained drug release profiles and tunable physicochemical properties which have been explored for ocular drug delivery to both anterior and posterior ocular tissues. PNPs can incorporate a wide range of drugs and overcome the challenges of conventional retinal drug delivery. Moreover, PNPs can be engineered to respond to specific stimuli such as ultraviolet, visible, or near-infrared light, and allow precise spatiotemporal control of the drug release, enabling tailored treatment regimens and reducing the number of required administrations. The objective of this study is to emphasize the therapeutic potential of light-triggered drug-loaded polymeric nanoparticles to treat retinal diseases through an exploration of ocular pathologies, challenges in drug delivery, current production methodologies and recent applications. Despite challenges, light-responsive PNPs hold the promise of substantially enhancing the treatment landscape for ocular diseases, aiming for an improved quality of life for patients.
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- Lorenzo Guidi
- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino 1, 56122, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino 1, 56122, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa, Largo Lucio Lazzarino 1, 56122, Pisa, Italy
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Thng ZX, Bromeo AJ, Mohammadi SS, Khatri A, Tran ANT, Akhavanrezayat A, T T Than N, Nguyen KS, Yoo WS, Mobasserian A, Or CCM, Nguyen QD. Recent advances in uveitis therapy: focus on selected phase 2 and 3 clinical trials. Expert Opin Emerg Drugs 2023; 28:297-309. [PMID: 38129984 DOI: 10.1080/14728214.2023.2293049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Uveitis is a heterogeneous group of ocular conditions characterized by inflammation of the uveal tract. It is a leading cause of blindness in developed countries and exerts significant psychological, social, and economic impact on both patients and the larger society. While there are numerous pharmacotherapy options, posterior segment noninfectious uveitis remains a significant challenge to treat due to its severity, chronicity, and high recurrence rates. AREAS COVERED The index review highlights the unmet needs of uveitis pharmacotherapy and its research and the shortcomings of existing ocular and systemic therapeutic options for noninfectious uveitis. The more promising novel ocular drug delivery methods and therapeutic targets/drugs are discussed, and evidence from the clinical trials is evaluated. EXPERT OPINION There has been incredible growth in the number of treatment options available to uveitis patients today, especially with the new generation of biologic drugs. Available evidence suggests that these newer options may be superior to conventional immunosuppressive therapies in terms of efficacy and side effect profiles. Further high-quality research and additional clinical trials will be needed to clarify their roles in the stepladder treatment approach of noninfectious uveitis.
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- Zheng Xian Thng
- Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
- National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
- Asian Eye Institute, Makati, Philippines
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- Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
- Birat Aankha Aspatal, Biratnagar, Nepal
- Department of Ophthalmology, Birat Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu University, Biratnagar, Nepal
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- Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, and Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Republic of Korea
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- Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, USA
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Das N, Chaurasia S, Singh RP. A review of emerging tyrosine kinase inhibitors as durable treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Expert Opin Emerg Drugs 2023; 28:203-211. [PMID: 37796039 DOI: 10.1080/14728214.2023.2259790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Current treatment for age-related macular degeneration poses a large burden on patients and the inability of patients to adhere to this immense burden can lead to worse visual outcomes. Novel treatments have been proposed to extend treatment intervals and reduce visit burden. AREAS COVERED This review article summarizes phase I and phase II clinical trials of tyrosine kinase inhibitors as durable treatment options for patient with neovascular age-related macular degeneration. EXPERT OPINION Tyrosine kinase inhibitors have shown substantial promise in reducing treatment burden while maintaining visual acuity and anatomic outcomes with favorable safety profiles. Several platforms have shown positive outcomes in initial trials and are currently moving toward phase III clinical trials.
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- Nikhil Das
- Center for Ophthalmic Bioinformatics, Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Athens, OH, USA
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- Center for Ophthalmic Bioinformatics, Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland, OH, USA
- Cleveland Clinic Martin Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Stuart, FL, USA
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Merrill PT, Henry CR, Nguyen QD, Reddy A, Kapik B, Ciulla TA. Suprachoroidal CLS-TA with and without Systemic Corticosteroid and/or Steroid-Sparing Therapy: A Post-Hoc Analysis of the Phase 3 PEACHTREE Clinical Trial. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2023; 31:1579-1586. [PMID: 34406900 PMCID: PMC10919545 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2021.1954199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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PURPOSE To study the efficacy and safety of suprachoroidal CLS-TA (proprietary suspension of triamcinolone acetonide) in uveitic macular edema (UME) with and without concurrent systemic corticosteroid or steroid-sparing therapy (ST). METHODS Post hoc analysis of the PEACHTREE phase 3 randomized trial. RESULTS Among UME patients receiving no ST, at week 24, mean BCVA change was +15.6 letters in 68 CLS-TA patients versus +4.9 letters in 49 sham-control patients (p < .001), while mean CST change was -169.8 µm versus -10.3 µm, respectively (p < .001). Among patients receiving ST, at week 24, mean BCVA change was +9.4 letters in 28 CLS-TA patients versus -3.2 letters in 15 sham-control patients (p = .019), while mean CST change was -108.3 µm versus -43.5 µm, respectively (p = .190). No SAEs related to treatment were reported. CONCLUSIONS A clinically meaningful benefit of CLS-TA was noted in UME patients, regardless of concurrent ST usage.Abbreviation and AcronymsCST = central subfield thickness; BCVA = best corrected visual acuity; ME = macular edemaI; IVT = intravitreal; AE = adverse event; FA = fluocinolone acetonide; SD-OCT = spectral-domain optical coherence tomography; NIU = noninfectious uveitis; SAE = serious adverse event; TEAE = treatment emergent adverse event; ITT = intent to treat; CI = confidence interval.
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- Pauline T. Merrill
- Illinois Retina Associates, Chicago, IL, USA
- Rush University Department of Ophthalmology, Chicago, IL,
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- Retina Consultants of Texas, Houston, TX, USA
- Blanton Eye Institute, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston,
TX, USA
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- Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA,
USA
- Byers Eye Institute, Stanford University School of
Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, USA
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Glover K, Mishra D, Gade S, Vora LK, Wu Y, Paredes AJ, Donnelly RF, Singh TRR. Microneedles for advanced ocular drug delivery. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 201:115082. [PMID: 37678648 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2023.115082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
Abstract
In the field of ocular drug delivery, topical delivery remains the most common treatment option for managing anterior segment diseases, whileintraocular injectionsare the current gold standard treatment option for treating posterior segment diseases. Nonetheless, topical eye drops are associated with low bioavailability (<5%), and theintravitreal administration procedure is highly invasive, yielding poor patient acceptability. In both cases, frequent administration is currently required. As a result, there is a clear unmet need for sustained drug delivery to the eye, particularly in a manner that can be localised. Microneedles, which are patches containing an array of micron-scale needles (<1 mm), have the potential to meet this need. These platforms can enable localised drug delivery to the eye while enhancing penetration of drug molecules through key ocular barriers, thereby improving overall therapeutic outcomes. Moreover, the minimally invasive manner in which microneedles are applied could provide significant advantages over traditional intravitreal injections regarding patient acceptability. Considering the benefitsofthis novel ocular delivery system, this review provides an in-depth overviewofthe microneedle systems for ocular drug delivery, including the types of microneedles used and therapeutics delivered. Notably, we outline and discuss the current challenges associated with the clinical translation of these platforms and offer opinions on factors which should be considered to improve such transition from lab to clinic.
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- Katie Glover
- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Belfast, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Belfast, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Belfast, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Belfast, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Belfast, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Belfast, UK
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- School of Pharmacy, Queen's University Belfast, Medical Biology Centre, Belfast, UK
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Wu KY, Fujioka JK, Gholamian T, Zaharia M, Tran SD. Suprachoroidal Injection: A Novel Approach for Targeted Drug Delivery. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1241. [PMID: 37765048 PMCID: PMC10535603 DOI: 10.3390/ph16091241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Treating posterior segment and retinal diseases poses challenges due to the complex structures in the eye that act as robust barriers, limiting medication delivery and bioavailability. This necessitates frequent dosing, typically via eye drops or intravitreal injections, to manage diseases, often leading to side effects with long-term use. Suprachoroidal injection is a novel approach for targeted drug delivery to the posterior segment. The suprachoroidal space is the region between the sclera and the choroid and provides a potential route for minimally invasive medication delivery. Through a more targeted delivery to the posterior segment, this method offers advantages over other routes of administration, such as higher drug concentrations, increased bioavailability, and prolonged duration of action. Additionally, this approach minimizes the risk of corticosteroid-related adverse events such as cataracts and intraocular pressure elevation via compartmentalization. This review focuses on preclinical and clinical studies published between 2019 and 2023, highlighting the potential of suprachoroidal injection in treating a variety of posterior segment diseases. However, to fully harness its potential, more research is needed to address current challenges and limitations, such as the need for technological advancements, refinement of injection techniques, and consideration of cost and accessibility factors. Future studies exploring its use in conjunction with biotech products, gene therapies, and cell-based therapies can lead to personalized treatments that can revolutionize the field of ophthalmology.
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- Kevin Y. Wu
- Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1G 2E8, Canada; (K.Y.W.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1G 2E8, Canada; (K.Y.W.)
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 1G1, Canada
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Rujkorakarn P, Zhou A, Babiker F, Chang PY. Suprachoroidal Triamcinolone Injection in Posterior Scleritis: A Case Report. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2023:1-4. [PMID: 37450640 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2023.2232447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Suprachoroidal triamcinolone acetonide (SCS-TA) injections were recently approved to treat macular edema secondary to noninfectious uveitis. However, its use in managing posterior scleritis has not been reported. We report the first case of SCS-TA used in the treatment of posterior scleritis. A 67-year-old woman with posterior scleritis complicated by exudative retinal detachment, diagnosed by spectral-domain optical coherence tomography scan (OCT), presented with pain, decreased vision, and redness in the left eye for 8 months. She was previously prescribed topical prednisolone and oral prednisone with minimal improvement. She also had a history of rheumatoid arthritis treated with multiple systemic immunosuppressive agents. After SCS-TA, the patient's pain resolved and visual acuity improved. OCT demonstrated significant reduction in sclerochoroidal thickening. Via its novel delivery method, SCS-TA may be an effective treatment for posterior scleritis. Further studies are needed to establish long-term efficacy and safety of this treatment modality.
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- Ploysai Rujkorakarn
- Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Suddhavej Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham, Thailand
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- Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
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- Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institution, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
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Wu KY, Joly-Chevrier M, Akbar D, Tran SD. Overcoming Treatment Challenges in Posterior Segment Diseases with Biodegradable Nano-Based Drug Delivery Systems. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15041094. [PMID: 37111579 PMCID: PMC10142934 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15041094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Posterior segment eye diseases present a challenge in treatment due to the complex structures in the eye that serve as robust static and dynamic barriers, limiting the penetration, residence time, and bioavailability of topical and intraocular medications. This hinders effective treatment and requires frequent dosing, such as the regular use of eye drops or visits to the ophthalmologist for intravitreal injections, to manage the disease. Moreover, the drugs must be biodegradable to minimize toxicity and adverse reactions, as well as small enough to not affect the visual axis. The development of biodegradable nano-based drug delivery systems (DDSs) can be the solution to these challenges. First, they can stay in ocular tissues for longer periods of time, reducing the frequency of drug administration. Second, they can pass through ocular barriers, offering higher bioavailability to targeted tissues that are otherwise inaccessible. Third, they can be made up of polymers that are biodegradable and nanosized. Hence, therapeutic innovations in biodegradable nanosized DDS have been widely explored for ophthalmic drug delivery applications. In this review, we will present a concise overview of DDSs utilized in the treatment of ocular diseases. We will then examine the current therapeutic challenges faced in the management of posterior segment diseases and explore how various types of biodegradable nanocarriers can enhance our therapeutic arsenal. A literature review of the pre-clinical and clinical studies published between 2017 and 2023 was conducted. Through the advances in biodegradable materials, combined with a better understanding of ocular pharmacology, the nano-based DDSs have rapidly evolved, showing great promise to overcome challenges currently encountered by clinicians.
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- Kevin Y Wu
- Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1G 2E8, Canada
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- Department of Human Biology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A1, Canada
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 1G1, Canada
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Han H, Li S, Xu M, Zhong Y, Fan W, Xu J, Zhou T, Ji J, Ye J, Yao K. Polymer- and lipid-based nanocarriers for ocular drug delivery: Current status and future perspectives. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2023; 196:114770. [PMID: 36894134 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2023.114770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 56.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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Ocular diseases seriously affect patients' vision and life quality, with a global morbidity of over 43 million blindness. However, efficient drug delivery to treat ocular diseases, particularly intraocular disorders, remains a huge challenge due to multiple ocular barriers that significantly affect the ultimate therapeutic efficacy of drugs. Recent advances in nanocarrier technology offer a promising opportunity to overcome these barriers by providing enhanced penetration, increased retention, improved solubility, reduced toxicity, prolonged release, and targeted delivery of the loaded drug to the eyes. This review primarily provides an overview of the progress and contemporary applications of nanocarriers, mainly polymer- and lipid-based nanocarriers, in treating various eye diseases, highlighting their value in achieving efficient ocular drug delivery. Additionally, the review covers the ocular barriers and administration routes, as well as the prospective future developments and challenges in the field of nanocarriers for treating ocular diseases.
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- Haijie Han
- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou 310009, People's Republic of China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Ophthalmology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou 310009, People's Republic of China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou 310009, People's Republic of China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou 310009, People's Republic of China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou 310009, People's Republic of China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Ophthalmology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou 310009, People's Republic of China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou 310009, People's Republic of China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou 310009, People's Republic of China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Ophthalmology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou 310009, People's Republic of China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou 310009, People's Republic of China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecule Synthesis and Functionalization of Ministry of Education, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, People's Republic of China
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou 310009, People's Republic of China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Ophthalmology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou 310009, People's Republic of China.
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- Eye Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou 310009, People's Republic of China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Lab of Ophthalmology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou 310009, People's Republic of China.
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Ali BM, Azmeh AM, Alhalabi NM. Suprachoroidal triamcinolone acetonide for the treatment of macular edema associated with retinal vein occlusion: a pilot study. BMC Ophthalmol 2023; 23:60. [PMID: 36765332 PMCID: PMC9921687 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-023-02808-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Suprachoroidal Drug Delivery has emerged in recent years as a novel promising approach, which may help address the clinical unmet needs in the management of Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) associated Macular Edema (ME). In this study, we aim to evaluate the feasibility in regard of the potential efficacy and safety of suprachoroidal injection of Triamcinolone Acetonide (TA) using a microinjector as a mono-treatment of ME due to RVO. METHODS This trial included 16 eyes of 16 patients with RVO associated ME presenting to the department of ophthalmology, Al Mouwasat university hospital, Syria. 4 mg of preserved TA was injected suprachoroidally 4 mm away from the inferotemporal limbus using a patient-customized microinjector. After injection, patients were followed after 1 week then monthly for 3 months. Primary outcome measures included the percentage of participants with best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) gain≥15 letters and increased intraocular pressure (IOP) ≥ 20 mmHg in months 1,2, and 3, secondary measures included mean change from baseline BCVA, central subfield thickness (CST), and IOP through each of the follow-up points in addition to other measures. RESULTS After injection, BCVA gain≥15 letters occurred in 68.7, 62.5, 50, 50% of patients at week 1 and through months 1,2 and 3 respectively, the mean BCVA improved significantly by 16.4, 16, 14.4, and 11.9 letters (p-value< 0.0005) at week 1 and months 1,2 and 3 respectively. This visual gain was associated with a significant reduction of CST by 290.94 ± 181.76 (week-1) (p-value< 0.0005), 274.31 ± 184.60 (month-1) (p-value< 0.0005), 183.50 ± 165.61 (month-2) (p-value = 0.006) and 137,75 ± 156.25 μm (month-3) (p-value = 0.038). We reported one case of increased IOP ≥ 20 mmHg in the first month that decreased in the second month. The mean change of IOP readings was not statistically significant, with an increase ranging from 0.75 mmHg after the first week (p-value = 0.09) and 0.5 mmHg after 3 months (p-value = 0.72). CONCLUSION This study suggests that suprachoroidal TA could be well tolerated and efficacious as a mono-treatment of RVO associated ME. Future clinical trials are required to confirm its longer-term safety and efficacy and to compare this efficacy with the other therapeutic options. TRIAL REGISTRATION This study was retrospectively registered at clinicaltrials.gov (ID: NCT05038072) on 08/09/2021. This article was published as a preprint on 22/06/2022. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1701105/v1 .
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- Boushra M. Ali
- grid.8192.20000 0001 2353 3326Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Fayez Mansour St, Damascus, Syria
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- grid.8192.20000 0001 2353 3326Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Fayez Mansour St, Damascus, Syria
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- grid.8192.20000 0001 2353 3326Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Fayez Mansour St, Damascus, Syria
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Yeh S, Henry CR, Kapik B, Ciulla TA. Triamcinolone Acetonide Suprachoroidal Injectable Suspension for Uveitic Macular Edema: Integrated Analysis of Two Phase 3 Studies. Ophthalmol Ther 2023; 12:577-591. [PMID: 36399237 PMCID: PMC9834475 DOI: 10.1007/s40123-022-00603-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Macular edema, a common complication of uveitis, may result in vision loss. The aim of this analysis was to report integrated phase 3 trial data for triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension for suprachoroidal use (SCS-TA) in the treatment of macular edema secondary to noninfectious uveitis using strict inclusion criteria. METHODS This analysis included patients with central subfield thickness (CST) ≥ 300 µm and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of ≥ 5 and ≤ 70 Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) letters at both screening and baseline who received ≥ 1 study treatment in either PEACHTREE (randomized, double-masked SCS-TA or sham control) or AZALEA (open-label SCS-TA). Patients received SCS-TA 4.0 mg (0.1 ml of 40 mg/ml) or control at baseline and week 12. RESULTS In the SCS-TA group (n = 95), 47.4% of patients gained ≥ 15 ETDRS letters from baseline to week 24 versus 16.7% of patients in the control group (n = 60; P < 0.001). Mean change in BCVA in the SCS-TA group was 9.6 letters at week 4 and 13.9 letters at week 24. CST also improved rapidly in the SCS-TA group (mean change: - 158.4 µm at week 4), with sustained reduction throughout the study (mean change: - 163.9 µm at week 24 versus - 19.3 µm in the control group; P < 0.001). No treatment-related serious adverse events (AEs) were reported. Incidence of AEs pertaining to elevated intraocular pressure was 12.6% and 15.0% in the SCS-TA and control groups, respectively; incidence of cataract formation/worsening AEs was 7.4% and 6.7%, respectively. CONCLUSION In this integrated analysis utilizing strict inclusion criteria, SCS-TA was found effective in the treatment of patients with macular edema associated with noninfectious uveitis and was generally well tolerated. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02595398, NCT03097315.
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- Steven Yeh
- grid.266813.80000 0001 0666 4105Truhlsen Eye Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE USA
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- Retina Consultants of Texas, Houston, TX USA ,grid.63368.380000 0004 0445 0041Blanton Eye Institute, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX USA ,grid.267308.80000 0000 9206 2401Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX USA
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- grid.470250.40000 0004 7480 2989Clearside Biomedical, Inc., 900 North Point Parkway, Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA 30005 USA
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- grid.470250.40000 0004 7480 2989Clearside Biomedical, Inc., 900 North Point Parkway, Suite 200, Alpharetta, GA 30005 USA
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Fazel F, Malekahmadi M, Feizi A, Oliya B, Tavakoli M, Fazel M. Suprachoroidal injection of triamcinolone acetonide plus intravitreal bevacizumab in diabetic macular edema: a randomized pilot trial. BMC Ophthalmol 2023; 23:40. [PMID: 36707790 PMCID: PMC9881520 DOI: 10.1186/s12886-023-02790-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To investigate the efficacy of injecting suprachoroidal triamcinolone acetonide (SCTA) plus intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) into patients with center-involving diabetic macular edema (CI-DME). METHODS In this phase 2/3 randomized controlled pilot trial, sixty-six eyes with CI-DME and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of at most 20/50 Snellen chart were randomly assigned into two groups. Monotherapy arm received sham injection plus 3 monthly IVB doses and combination arm received a single dose of SCTA and 3 monthly IVB doses. The mean improvements in BCVA and Central subfield thickness (CST), over the three-month was considered the main efficacy outcomes. RESULTS The mean BCVA improvements were obtained respectively as - 0.20 ± 0.20 log [minimum angle of resolution (MAR)] (P = 0.004) and 0.37 ± 0.24 log MAR (P < 0.001) in monotherapy and combination arms [between-group analysis (P = 0.014)]. Significant improvements were also observed in CST (P = 0.019) in the combination arm compared to the other. No adverse events (elevated intraocular pressure, cataract) were observed in any of the study arms. CONCLUSION Significant improvements in BCVA and retinal anatomical outcomes demonstrated the additive effects of SCTA to those of anti-vascular endothelial growth factors with no short-term side effects and this combination appears to be a promising option in the management of patients with CI-DME. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was registered in Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT20200314046761N1).
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- Farhad Fazel
- grid.411036.10000 0001 1498 685XIsfahan Eye Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- grid.411036.10000 0001 1498 685XIsfahan Eye Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- grid.411036.10000 0001 1498 685XCardiac Rehabilitation Research Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- grid.411036.10000 0001 1498 685XIsfahan Eye Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- grid.411036.10000 0001 1498 685XIsfahan Eye Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- grid.411036.10000 0001 1498 685XIsfahan Eye Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Scherbakova I, Ragi SD, Sharma T. Ocular Injection Techniques for Retinitis Pigmentosa: Intravitreal, Subretinal, and Suprachoroidal. Methods Mol Biol 2022; 2560:375-392. [PMID: 36481912 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-2651-1_34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Ocular gene therapy represents an emerging and promising therapeutic approach for the treatment of several of the inherited retinal diseases. Currently, the focus has been to investigate monogenic inherited retinal disorders. Genetic and cellular therapies can be delivered to the eye by various injection techniques, including those that are intravitreal, subretinal, and suprachoroidal. Each of these three delivery methods are discussed with regard to their historical background, indications, surgical steps, and follow-up.
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- Ioana Scherbakova
- Department of Ophthalmology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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Jung JH, Kim SS, Chung H, Hejri A, Prausnitz MR. Six-month sustained delivery of anti-VEGF from in-situ forming hydrogel in the suprachoroidal space. J Control Release 2022; 352:472-484. [PMID: 36309098 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.10.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) require intravitreal injections of bevacizumab (Bev) or other drugs, often on a monthly basis, which is a burden on the healthcare system. Here, we developed an in-situ forming hydrogel comprised of Bev and hyaluronic acid (HA) crosslinked with poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate for slow release of Bev after injection into the suprachoroidal space (SCS) of the eye using a microneedle. Liquid Bev formulations were cleared from SCS within 5 days, even when formulated with high viscosity, unless Bev was conjugated to a high molecular-weight HA (2.6 MDa), which delayed clearance until 1 month. To extend release to 6 months, we synthesized in-situ forming Bev-HA hydrogel initially as a low-viscosity mixture suitable for injection and flow in the SCS to cover a large area extending to the posterior pole of the eye where the macula is located in humans. Within 1 h after injection, Bev and HA were crosslinked, which retained Bev for slow release as the hydrogel biodegraded. In vivo studies in the rabbit eye reported Bev release for >6 months, depending on gel formulation and Bev assay. The in-situ forming Bev-HA hydrogel was well tolerated, as assessed by clinical exam, fundus imaging, histological analysis, and intraocular pressure measurement. We conclude that Bev released from an in-situ forming hydrogel may enable long-acting treatments of AMD and other posterior ocular indications.
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- Jae Hwan Jung
- School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA; Dankook University, Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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Suprachoroidal delivery enables targeting, localization and durability of small molecule suspensions. J Control Release 2022; 349:1045-1051. [PMID: 35868358 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.05.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Drug delivery to the suprachoroidal space (SCS®) has become a clinical reality after the 2021 FDA approval of CLS-TA, a triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension for suprachoroidal use (XIPERE®), administered via a microneedle-based device, the SCS Microinjector®. Suprachoroidal (SC) delivery facilitates targeting, compartmentalization, and durability of small molecule suspensions, thereby potentially addressing some of the efficacy, safety, and treatment burden limitations of current retinal therapies. Herein, the design features of the SCS Microinjector are reviewed, along with the biomechanics of SC drug delivery. Also presented are preclinical evaluations of SC small molecule suspensions from 4 different therapeutic classes (plasma kallikrein inhibitor, receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor, corticosteroid, complement factor D inhibitor), highlighting their potential for durability, targeted compartmentalization, and acceptable safety profiles following microinjector-based SC delivery. The clinical evaluations of the safety, tolerability and efficacy of SC delivered triamcinolone further supports potential of SC small molecule suspensions as a clinically viable strategy for the treatment of chorioretinal diseases. Also highlighted are current limitations, key pharmacological considerations, and future opportunities to optimize the SC microinjector platform for safe, effective, and potentially long-acting drug delivery for the treatment of chorioretinal disorders.
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An Update on Suprachoroidal Corticosteroid Injections in the Management of Macular Edema. CURRENT OPHTHALMOLOGY REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40135-022-00291-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Ciulla T, Yeh S, Hariprasad SM. Suprachoroidal Drug Delivery for Clinicians: Anatomic Principles, Clinical Data in Uveitis, and Future Directions. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2022; 53:361-366. [PMID: 35858236 DOI: 10.3928/23258160-20220617-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Marashi A, Zazo A. Suprachoroidal injection of triamcinolone acetonide using a custom-made needle to treat diabetic macular edema post pars plana vitrectomy: a case series. J Int Med Res 2022; 50:3000605221089807. [PMID: 35414288 PMCID: PMC9019375 DOI: 10.1177/03000605221089807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Objective Diabetic macular edema (DME), the most common cause of diabetes-related visual impairment, may occur following pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) to manage proliferative diabetic retinopathy complications. This retrospective single-centre case series evaluated the efficacy and safety of injecting 4 mg/0.1 ml triamcinolone into the suprachoroidal space using a custom-made needle to treat DME post PPV. Methods Data regarding central macular thickness (CMT) using spectral domain-optical coherence tomography and best-corrected visual acuity (by Snellen chart) at baseline (pre-injection), and at 1, 4, and 8 weeks following injection were analysed, along with intraocular pressure (IOP), cataract progression, and ocular safety. Results Eleven eyes in 10 patients received 11 suprachoroidal injections. Vision improvement was noted (0.75 log minimum angle of resolution (MAR) at baseline to 0.40 log MAR after treatment). CMT reduced significantly from 456.45 ± 113.42 μm at baseline to 247.63 ± 53.40 μm at 8 weeks following injection. No rise in IOP, or cataract development in the single treated phakic eye, was observed during 8 weeks of follow-up. Conclusion Suprachoroidal injection of triamcinolone using a custom-made needle to treat DME post PPV shows promising results with acceptable safety outcomes. Large clinical trials with longer follow-up are needed to evaluate this treatment option for countries with limited health-care resources.
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria
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Tabl AA, Elsayed MA, Tabl MA. Suprachoroidal triamcinolone acetonide injection: a novel therapy for serous retinal detachment due to Vogt-Koyanagi Harada disease. Eur J Ophthalmol 2022; 32:3482-3488. [PMID: 35266801 DOI: 10.1177/11206721221085420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the efficacy and safety of Suprachoroidal triamcinolone acetonide injection [SCTA] as an adjunctive therapy in management of Vogt-Koyanagi Harada [VKH] serous retinal detachment. DESIGN Prospective parallel group study. PARTICIPANTS 12 eyes of 6 patients with bilateral multiple serous retinal detachment of VKH in acute phase on systemic steroids. METHODS Each patient was received single SCTA injection (SCTA group, n = 6 eyes) and the other non-injected eye (Standard treatment group, n = 6 eyes), patients were followed for 1, 3, and 6 months to assess changes in best corrected visual acuity [BCVA], central foveal thickness [CFT] and intraocular pressure [IOP] between both groups. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary end point was changes in BCVA from baseline till 6th months follow-up. Secondary end points were changes in CFT and IOP from baseline to 6 months of follow-up. RESULTS BCVA at one and three months was significantly better in eyes received SCTA than in non-injected eyes (p-value = 0.026 for each). CFT at one and three months was significantly higher in non-injected eyes than in eyes received SCTA (p-value = 0.028 for each). IOP showed no significant differences between both groups. CONCLUSIONS SCTA is an effective adjuvant treatment for VKH serous retinal detachment, without any serious ocular adverse effects or increase in IOP and causing significant reduction in CFT and rapid improvement in BCVA when combined with oral steroids.
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- Ahmed Abdelshafy Tabl
- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, 68817Benha University, Farid Nada st Benha, 13512, Egypt
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, 68817Benha University, Farid Nada st Benha, 13512, Egypt
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, 68817Benha University, Farid Nada st Benha, 13512, Egypt
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Zakaria YG, Salman AG, Said AMA, Abdelatif MK. Suprachoroidal versus Intravitreal Triamcinolone Acetonide for the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema. Clin Ophthalmol 2022; 16:733-746. [PMID: 35300032 PMCID: PMC8923681 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s351853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose This article aims to compare between intravitreal (IV) and suprachoroidal (SC) triamcinolone acetonide (TA) injection for the treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME) in terms of improvement in both best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and central macular thickness (CMT), and development of complications (intraocular pressure (IOP) rise and cataract progression), and to identify the efficient dose of TA using the SC route. Patients and Methods This prospective interventional randomized comparative study included 45 eyes of 32 patients, randomly divided into three groups, group I received 4 mg/0.1 mL intravitreal TA (IVTA), group II received 4 mg/0.1 mL suprachoroidal TA (SCTA), and group III received 2mg/0.1 mL SCTA. Patients were followed up for 6 months. Results At 1 month, a maximum reduction in CMT (147.33 ± 110.97 µm, 160.80 ± 98.25 µm and 65.64 ± 46.19 µm in groups I, II, and III, respectively) was observed, which was associated with the greatest improvement of BCVA (0.09 ± 0.09, 0.19 ± 0.10 and 0.10 ± 0.09 logMAR lines) in groups I, II, and III, respectively. At 3 months, CMT started to increase, and reduction was not statistically significant compared to baseline, except in group II (4 mg SCTA group) (149.80 ± 106.57 µm with P-value = 0.013). At 6 months, CMT and BCVA returned close to baseline except for group II which had a sustained reduction of 60.16 µm from baseline. Regarding steroid-related complications, IOP elevation of 10 mmHg or more was noted in 1 eye (6.7%), 2 eyes (13.3%), and 1 eye in groups I, II, and III, respectively. Three phakic eyes per group showed cataract progression. Conclusion SCTA is a safe and effective route for the treatment of DME, which has comparable effects to IVTA, and may even last longer.
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- Yousra Gamal Zakaria
- Ophthalmology Department, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
- Correspondence: Yousra Gamal Zakaria, Ophthalmology Department, Ain Shams University, Ramses Street, Abbassiya, Cairo, 11517, Egypt, Tel +21006799302, Email
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Hanif J, Iqbal K, Perveen F, Arif A, Iqbal RN, Jameel F, Hanif K, Seemab A, Khan AY, Ahmed M. Safety and Efficacy of Suprachoroidal Injection of Triamcinolone in Treating Macular Edema Secondary to Noninfectious Uveitis. Cureus 2021; 13:e20038. [PMID: 34993024 PMCID: PMC8720032 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.20038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Introduction One of the leading causes of blindness throughout the world is uveitis, which predominantly results in the feared complication of macular edema. We report the safety and efficacy of suprachoroidal injection of triamcinolone acetonide in the treatment of macular edema secondary to noninfectious uveitis. Methodology This prospective, nonrandomized interventional study was conducted at Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust (LRBT) Eye Hospital, Lahore, from August 2019 till July 2020. All individuals older than 18 years, nonpregnant females with a central macular thickness of >320 µm were included. Those patients with uncontrolled diabetes, immunodeficiency, or any other disease mandating systemic corticosteroid use were excluded. All patients had a detailed ocular exam one week before the treatment, and 0.1 ml of triamcinolone acetonide 40 mg/ml was injected using a 30-G hollow needle into the suprachoroidal space. After the injection, an eye patch was applied and the patient was observed for three hours. All data were documented in a preformed proforma. Results A total of 30 patients were included in the study with a mean age of 38.1 ± 9.48 years. Statistically significant differences were found between central macular thickness at presentation and at one and three months of the procedure, i.e., 569.60 ± 170.396, 266.77 ± 73.127, and 208.27 ± 37.292 µm, respectively. A similar difference was observed when comparing visual acuity at baseline to visual acuity at one and three months of the procedure (p < 0.001). Conclusion The current study indicates that a single dose of suprachoroidal injection of triamcinolone acetonide for the treatment of macular edema secondary to uveitis is safe and efficacious. No rise in intraocular pressure (IOP) was observed during the study period. Significant improvements in central macular thickness and visual acuity as well as tolerability and safety of the treatment were seen in our study. Further larger-scale studies are needed to ascertain the long-term benefits of the suprachoroidal triamcinolone acetonide.
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Singer MA, Merrill P, Yeh S, Hall C, Kapik B, Ciulla TA. Suprachoroidal CLS-TA versus Rescue Therapies for the Treatment of Uveitic Macular Edema: A Post Hoc Analysis of PEACHTREE. Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2021; 50:23-30. [PMID: 34741564 PMCID: PMC9305780 DOI: 10.1111/ceo.14024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Background This post hoc analysis compared the efficacy and safety of suprachoroidally administered triamcinolone acetonide (CLS‐TA) to other commonly available treatments for non‐infectious uveitis. Methods Results from the PEACHTREE study were compared between subjects randomised to CLS‐TA not requiring rescue therapy and those subjects randomised to control, who subsequently required rescue therapy. Endpoints included best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), central subfield thickness (CST), treatment emergent adverse events and intraocular pressure (IOP) related safety findings. Results In this analysis, there were 83 unrescued CLS‐TA subjects and 46 rescued control subjects. At Week 24, 51.9% of the unrescued CLS‐TA subjects gained ≥15 letters in BCVA, compared to 37.0% of the rescued control subjects (p = 0.115). Unrescued CLS‐TA subjects showed a mean gain of 15.7 versus 10.9 letters in rescued control subjects (p = 0.080). A significantly greater mean reduction in CST was observed for unrescued CLS‐TA subjects versus rescued control subjects (174.0 and 148.5 μm; p = 0.040). Of unrescued CLS‐TA subjects, 4.9% experienced IOP elevations ≥30 mm Hg at any visit versus 10.9% of rescued control subjects. Further, use of IOP‐lowering medications appeared lower in unrescued CLS‐TA subjects versus rescued control subjects (7.2% vs. 13.0%). There were no IOP‐lowering surgical interventions in either group. Conclusion CLS‐TA subjects experienced significantly greater reduction in CST and tended towards greater improvement in BCVA, compared with rescued control subjects. Suprachoroidally administered CLS‐TA showed a lower incidence of IOP‐related safety findings.
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- Michael A Singer
- University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX, USA.,Medical Center Ophathlmlogy Associates, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Illinois Retina Associates, Chicago, IL, USA.,Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
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Hu DN, Zhang R, Yao S, Iacob CE, Yang WE, Rosen R, Yang SF. Cultured Human Uveal Melanocytes Express/secrete CXCL1 and CXCL2 Constitutively and Increased by Lipopolysaccharide via Activation of Toll-like Receptor 4. Curr Eye Res 2021; 46:1681-1694. [PMID: 33979551 DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2021.1929326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2020] [Revised: 05/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Purpose: Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) can activate Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and increase the expression of CXCL1 and CXCL2, the potent neutrophils chemoattractants, in various cell types. These effects have not been previously reported in the uveal melanocytes. This study was designed to investigate the effects of LPS on the activation of TLR4 and expression of CXCL1/CXCL2 in cultured human uveal melanocytes and the relevant signal pathways.Methods: Effects of LPS on the expression of TLR4 were tested using real-time PCR, flow cytometry and fluorescence immunostaining. Effects of LPS-induced expression/secretion of CXCL1/CXCL2 were studied using real-time PCR in cell lysates and ELISA in conditioned media of cultured uveal melanocytes. Activated NF-κB and phosphorylated MAPK signals were tested in cells with and without LPS treatment using flow cytometry. Effects of various signal inhibitors on p38, ERK1/2, JNK1/2 and NF-κB on the secretion of CXCL1/CXCL2 were tested by ELISA. The effects of neutralized antibodies of CXCL1/CXCL2 on the severity of LPS-induced uveitis were tested in a mouse model.Results: LPS stimulation increased the expression of TLR4 mRNA and protein in culture uveal melanocytes. Constitutive secretion of CXCL1/CXCL2 was detected in uveal melanocytes and was significantly increased dose- and time-dependently by LPS stimulation. LPS mainly increased the activated NF-κB and phosphorylated JNK1/2. LPS-induced expression of CXCL1/CXCL2 was blocked by NF-κB and JNK1/2 inhibitors. The severity of LPS-induced uveitis was significantly inhibited by neutralizing antibody to CXCL1/CXCL2Conclusions: This is the first report on the LPS-induced expression of CXCL1 and CXCL2 by uveal melanocytes via the activation of TLR4. These results suggest that uveal melanocytes may play a role in the immune reaction that eliminates the invading pathogens. Conversely, an excessive LPS-induced inflammatory reaction may also lead to the development of inflammatory ocular disorders, such as non-infectious uveitis.
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- Dan-Ning Hu
- Tissue Culture Center, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York, USA
- Departments of Ophthalmology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA
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- Departments of Ophthalmology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA
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- Departments of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA
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- Departments of Pathology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA
- Department of Pathology, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, New York, USA
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Departments of Ophthalmology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, New York Eye and Ear Infirmay of Mount Sinai, New York, USA
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- Institute of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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Potential of miRNA-Based Nanotherapeutics for Uveal Melanoma. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13205192. [PMID: 34680340 PMCID: PMC8534265 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13205192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Human uveal melanoma (UM) is the most common primary intraocular tumor with high metastatic risk in adults. Currently, no effective treatment is available for metastatic UM; therefore, new therapeutic approaches are needed to improve overall survival. Given the increased understanding of microRNAs (miRNAs) and their roles in UM tumorigenesis and metastasis, miRNA-based therapy may offer the hope of improving therapeutic outcomes. This review summarizes the actions of select miRNAs examined in preclinical studies using miRNAs as therapeutic targets in UM. The focus of this review is the application of established nanotechnology-assisted delivery systems to overcome the limitations of therapeutic miRNAs. A blend of therapeutic miRNAs and nanodelivery systems may facilitate the translation of miRNA therapies to clinical settings. Abstract Uveal melanoma (UM) is the most common adult intraocular cancer, and metastatic UM remains deadly and incurable. UM is a complex disease associated with the deregulation of numerous genes and redundant intracellular signaling pathways. As understanding of epigenetic dysregulation in the oncogenesis of UM has increased, the abnormal expression of microRNAs (miRNAs) has been found to be an epigenetic mechanism underlying UM tumorigenesis. A growing number of miRNAs are being found to be associated with aberrant signaling pathways in UM, and some have been investigated and functionally characterized in preclinical settings. This review summarizes the miRNAs with promising therapeutic potential for UM treatment, paying special attention to the therapeutic miRNAs (miRNA mimics or inhibitors) used to restore dysregulated miRNAs to their normal levels. However, several physical and physiological limitations associated with therapeutic miRNAs have prevented their translation to cancer therapeutics. With the advent of nanotechnology delivery systems, the development of effective targeted therapies for patients with UM has received great attention. Therefore, this review provides an overview of the use of nanotechnology drug delivery systems, particularly nanocarriers that can be loaded with therapeutic miRNAs for effective delivery into target cells. The development of miRNA-based therapeutics with nanotechnology-based delivery systems may overcome the barriers of therapeutic miRNAs, thereby enabling their translation to therapeutics, enabling more effective targeting of UM cells and consequently improving therapeutic outcomes.
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Khurana RN, Merrill P, Yeh S, Suhler E, Barakat MR, Uchiyama E, Henry CR, Shah M, Wang RC, Kapik B, Ciulla T. Extension study of the safety and efficacy of CLS-TA for treatment of macular oedema associated with non-infectious uveitis (MAGNOLIA). Br J Ophthalmol 2021; 106:1139-1144. [PMID: 33712478 PMCID: PMC9340030 DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2020-317560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the extended efficacy and safety of suprachoroidal triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension (CLS-TA) among patients with macular oedema (ME) secondary to non-infectious uveitis (NIU). METHODS Patients with uveitic ME were treated with suprachoroidal CLS-TA at baseline and week 12 of the Efficacy and Safety of Suprachoroidal CLS-TA for Macular Edema Secondary to Noninfectious Uveitis: Phase 3 Randomized Trial (PEACHTREE) study. Time to rescue was evaluated over 24 additional weeks for MAGNOLIA. Safety data, visual acuity and retinal central subfield thickness (CST) reduction were also evaluated. Of the 53 eligible patients (46 CLS-TA and 7 control), 33 patients were enrolled (28 CLS-TA and 5 control). RESULTS Over the entire 48-week period for PEACHTREE and MAGNOLIA, the median time to rescue therapy was 257 days versus 55.5 days for the CLS-TA and sham-control arms, respectively. Of 28 CLS-TA treated patients who participated in MAGNOLIA, 14 (50%) did not require rescue therapy through approximately 9 months after the second treatment. Among CLS-TA patients not requiring rescue, there was a mean gain of 12.1 letters and mean CST reduction of 174.5 µm at week 48. No serious adverse events related to study treatment were observed. CONCLUSION Approximately 50% of patients did not require additional treatment for up to 9 months following the last CLS-TA administration.
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- Rahul N Khurana
- Northern California Retina-Vitreous Associates, Mountain View, California, USA .,Department of Ophthalmology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Rush University, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.,Department of Ophthalmology, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Midwest Eye Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Clearside Biomedical Inc, Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
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Kahraman NS, Gonen ZB, Sevim DG, Oner A. First Year Results of Suprachoroidal Adipose Tissue Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Implantation in Degenerative Macular Diseases. Int J Stem Cells 2021; 14:47-57. [PMID: 33122468 PMCID: PMC7904524 DOI: 10.15283/ijsc20025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Revised: 07/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives This study shows the clinical data of 1-year follow-up of 8 patients with degenerative macular diseases who received suprachoroidal adipose tissue derived mesenchymal stem cell (ADMSC) implantation. Methods and Results This prospective, single-center, phase 1/2 study enrolled 8 eyes of 8 patients with degenerative macular diseases of various reasons who underwent suprachoroidal implantation of ADMSCs. All patients had severe visual field defects and severe visual loss. All patients had defective multifocal electroretinography (mf ERG). The worse eye of the patient was selected for the operation. Patients were evaluated on the first day, first month, sixth month and at 1 year postoperatively. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), anterior segment and fundus examination, color photography, optical coherence tomography (OCT) and visual field (VF) examination were carried out at each visit. Fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) and mfERG recordings were performed at the end of the sixth months. All 8 patients completed the 1 year follow-up. None of them had any systemic or ocular complications. Seven of the patients experienced visual acuity improvement, visual field improvement and improvement in the mfERG recordings. We found choroidal thickening in OCT of the four treated eyes. Conclusions Even though the sample size is small, stem cell treatment with suprachoroidal implantation of ADMSCs seems to be safe and the improvements were encouraging. To optimize the cell delivery technique and to evaluate the effects of this therapy on visual acuity and the quality of life of these patients, future studies with larger number of cases will be necessary.
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- Ophthalmology Department, Kayseri Acibadem Hospital, Kayseri, Turkey
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Wan CR, Muya L, Kansara V, Ciulla TA. Suprachoroidal Delivery of Small Molecules, Nanoparticles, Gene and Cell Therapies for Ocular Diseases. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13020288. [PMID: 33671815 PMCID: PMC7926337 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13020288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2020] [Revised: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Suprachoroidal drug delivery technology has advanced rapidly and emerged as a promising administration route for a variety of therapeutic candidates, in order to target multiple ocular diseases, ranging from neovascular age-related macular degeneration to choroidal melanoma. This review summarizes the latest preclinical and clinical progress in suprachoroidal delivery of therapeutic agents, including small molecule suspensions, polymeric entrapped small molecules, gene therapy (viral and nonviral nanoparticles), viral nanoparticle conjugates (VNCs), and cell therapy. Formulation customization is critical in achieving favorable pharmacokinetics, and sustained drug release profiles have been repeatedly observed for multiple small molecule suspensions and polymeric formulations. Novel therapeutic agents such as viral and nonviral gene therapy, as well as VNCs, have demonstrated promise in animal studies. Several of these suprachoroidally-administered therapies have been assessed in clinical trials, including small molecule suspensions of triamcinolone acetonide and axitinib, viral vector RGX-314 for gene therapy, and VNC AU-011. With continued drug delivery research and optimization, coupled with customized drug formulations, suprachoroidal drug delivery may address large unmet therapeutic needs in ophthalmology, targeting affected tissues with novel therapies for efficacy benefits, compartmentalizing therapies away from unaffected tissues for safety benefits, and achieving durability to relieve the treatment burden noted with current agents.
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Hancock SE, Wan CR, Fisher NE, Andino RV, Ciulla TA. Biomechanics of suprachoroidal drug delivery: From benchtop to clinical investigation in ocular therapies. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2021; 18:777-788. [PMID: 33393391 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2021.1867532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION As research in suprachoroidal drug delivery advances, and therapeutic candidates, ranging from small molecule suspensions to gene therapy, progress through clinical trials, an understanding of suprachoroidal space (SCS) biomechanics assumes increasing importance.Areas covered:Numerous anatomic features play an important role in therapeutic access to the SCS. Methods of access include a catheter, a standard hypodermic needle, and a microinjector with microneedle. Physical and fluidic properties of injectates into the SCS, such as volume, viscosity, particle size, osmotic pressure, and ionic charge of formulation can impact the spread and extent of opening of the SCS. Pharmacokinetic data of several small molecule suspensions yielded favorable ocular distribution and pharmacokinetic profiles. Phase 2 and 3 clinical trials have been completed with a suprachoroidally injected corticosteroid; results and information on procedural details with the microinjector are discussed. EXPERT OPINION Suprachoroidal drug delivery has been demonstrated to be a reliable and consistent drug delivery method for targeted treatment of retinal and choroidal disorders to potentially maximize efficacy, while compartmentalizing therapies away from the unaffected tissues to potentially enhance safety. These delivery attributes, along with fluid transport properties and formula customization for pharmacological agents, may allow for more tailored treatment of diseases affecting chorio-retinal tissues.
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Li YH, Hsu SL, Sheu SJ. A Review of Local Therapy for the Management of Cystoid Macular Edema in Uveitis. Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila) 2021; 10:87-92. [PMID: 33512830 DOI: 10.1097/apo.0000000000000352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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ABSTRACT Uveitic macular edema is a significant cause of visual impairment in most uveitis types. Treatment options of uveitis have advanced remarkably in recent years. Up to now, corticosteroids remain the mainstay of treatment. Nonsteroidal immunomodulators, and recently the biologic agents, which can reinforce efficacy and enable discontinuation or reduction of steroids to maintenance doses, are becoming increasingly popular in the management of uveitic macular edema. Several medications can be used in intraocular delivery and more and more sustained releasing implants are being developed. This review will briefly focus on the review of local therapy for the management of cystoid macular edema in uveitis, as many of these novel approaches are currently being evaluated in clinical trials.
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- Yi Hsuan Li
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Chae JJ, Jung JH, Zhu W, Gerberich BG, Bahrani Fard MR, Grossniklaus HE, Ethier CR, Prausnitz MR. Drug-Free, Nonsurgical Reduction of Intraocular Pressure for Four Months after Suprachoroidal Injection of Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogel. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:2001908. [PMID: 33511001 PMCID: PMC7816721 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202001908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Revised: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness. Current treatments use drugs or surgery to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP). In this study, a drug-free, nonsurgical method is developed that lowers IOP for 4 months without requiring daily patient adherence. The approach involves expanding the suprachoroidal space (SCS) of the eye with an in situ-forming hydrogel injected using a microneedle. This study tests the hypothesis that SCS expansion increases the drainage of aqueous humor from the eye via the unconventional pathway, which thereby lowers IOP. SCS injection of a commercial hyaluronic acid (HA) hydrogel reduces the IOP of normotensive rabbits for more than 1 month and an optimized HA hydrogel formulation enables IOP reduction for 4 months. Safety assessment by clinical ophthalmic examinations indicate the treatment is well tolerated. Histopathology shows minor hemorrhage and fibrosis at the site of injection. Further analysis by ultrasound biomicroscopy demonstrates a strong correlation of IOP reduction with SCS expansion. Outflow facility measurements show no difference in pressure-dependent outflow by the conventional pathway between treated and untreated eyes, supporting the hypothesis. In conclusion, SCS expansion with an in situ-forming hydrogel can enable extended IOP reduction for treating ocular hypertension and glaucoma without drugs or surgery.
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- J. Jeremy Chae
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringGeorgia Institute of TechnologyAtlantaGA30332USA
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringGeorgia Institute of TechnologyAtlantaGA30332USA
- Department of Pharmaceutical EngineeringDankook UniversityCheonan16890South Korea
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory UniversityGeorgia Institute of TechnologyAtlantaGA30332USA
- Department of PharmacologySchool of PharmacyQingdao UniversityQingdao266021China
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory UniversityGeorgia Institute of TechnologyAtlantaGA30332USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory UniversityGeorgia Institute of TechnologyAtlantaGA30332USA
- George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical EngineeringGeorgia Institute of TechnologyAtlantaGA30332USA
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringGeorgia Institute of TechnologyAtlantaGA30332USA
- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory UniversityGeorgia Institute of TechnologyAtlantaGA30332USA
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Associations between the Complement System and Choroidal Neovascularization in Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21249752. [PMID: 33371261 PMCID: PMC7765894 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21249752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 12/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness affecting the elderly in the Western world. The most severe form of AMD, wet AMD (wAMD), is characterized by choroidal neovascularization (CNV) and acute vision loss. The current treatment for these patients comprises monthly intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) antibodies, but this treatment is expensive, uncomfortable for the patient, and only effective in some individuals. AMD is a complex disease that has strong associations with the complement system. All three initiating complement pathways may be relevant in CNV formation, but most evidence indicates a major role for the alternative pathway (AP) and for the terminal complement complex, as well as certain complement peptides generated upon complement activation. Since the complement system is associated with AMD and CNV, a complement inhibitor may be a therapeutic option for patients with wAMD. The aim of this review is to (i) reflect on the possible complement targets in the context of wAMD pathology, (ii) investigate the results of prior clinical trials with complement inhibitors for wAMD patients, and (iii) outline important considerations when developing a future strategy for the treatment of wAMD.
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Kansara VS, Cooper M, Sesenoglu-Laird O, Muya L, Moen R, Ciulla TA. Suprachoroidally Delivered DNA Nanoparticles Transfect Retina and Retinal Pigment Epithelium/Choroid in Rabbits. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2020; 9:21. [PMID: 33364076 PMCID: PMC7745627 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.9.13.21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Purpose This study evaluated ocular tolerability and transfectability of nonviral DNA nanoparticles (DNPs) after microneedle-based suprachoroidal (SC) administration, in comparison to subretinal (SR) administration. Methods The DNPs consisted of a single copy of plasmid DNA with a polyubiquitin C/luciferase transcriptional cassette compacted with 10 kDa PEG-substituted lysine 30-mer peptides (CK30PEG10k). New Zealand White rabbits (n = 4 per group) received a unilateral SC injection (0.1 mL via a microneedle technique) of ellipsoid-shaped DNPs, rod-shaped DNPs, or saline (negative control). A cohort of rabbits (n = 4) also received a single unilateral SR injection (0.05 mL via a transvitreal approach) of rod-shaped DNPs. At day 7, luciferase activity was measured in the retina and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE)–choroid via bioluminescence assay. A cohort of rabbits received a SC injection of analogous DNPs to assess spread of DNP injectate in the suprachoroidal space (SCS) via optical coherent tomography and histology. Results Suprachoroidal injection of DNPs resulted in reversible opening of the SCS circumferentially and posteriorly and was generally well tolerated, with no significant ocular examination score changes, intraocular pressure abnormalities, or changes in electroretinography amplitudes on day 7 compared to the baseline. High luciferase activity was observed in the retina and RPE-choroid of eyes that received SC DNPs (rod and ellipsoid shape) and SR DNPs (rod shape) compared to controls. The mean luciferase activity in RPE-choroid and retina was comparable between SC and SR administrations. Transfection in the RPE-choroid was approximately 10-fold higher than in the retina after either SC or SR administration of DNPs. Conclusions Suprachoroidal and SR administration of DNPs resulted in comparable transfection of retina and RPE-choroid. Translational Relevance Suprachoroidal delivery of DNPs offers the potential to precisely target chorioretinal tissues while avoiding surgical risks associated with SR injection, and it may offer an office-based nonsurgical gene therapy option for the treatment of retinal diseases.
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- Copernicus Therapeutics, Inc., Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Clearside Biomedical, Inc., Alpharetta, GA, USA
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- Copernicus Therapeutics, Inc., Cleveland, OH, USA
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Prieto E, Cardiel MJ, Vispe E, Idoipe M, Garcia-Martin E, Fraile JM, Polo V, Mayoral JA, Pablo LE, Rodrigo MJ. Dexamethasone delivery to the ocular posterior segment by sustained-release Laponite formulation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 15:065021. [PMID: 32647098 DOI: 10.1088/1748-605x/aba445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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This paper presents a novel nanoformulation for sustained-release delivery of dexamethasone (DEX) to the ocular posterior segment using a Laponite (LAP) carrier-DEX/LAP 1:10 w w-1 formulation; 10 mg ml-1. In vivo ocular feasibility and pharmacokinetics after intravitreal (IV) and suprachoroidal (SC) administration in rabbit eyes are compared against IV administration of a DEX solution (1 mg ml-1). Thirty rabbit eyes were injected with the DEX/LAP formulation (15 suprachoroid/15 intravitreous). Ophthalmological signs were monitored at day 1 and at weeks 1-4-12-24 post-administration. Three eyes per sample time point were used to quantify DEX concentration using high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. The ocular tissues' pharmacokinetic parameters (lens, vitreous humour, choroid-retina unit and sclera) were studied. DEX/LAP was well tolerated under both administration methods. Peak intraocular DEX levels from the DEX/LAP were detected in the vitreous humour after both deliveries soon after administration. The vitreous area under the curve was significantly greater after both DEX/LAP deliveries (IV: 205 968.47; SC: 11 442.22 ng g-1 d-1) than after IV administration of the DEX solution (317.17 ng g-1 d-1). Intravitreal DEX/LAP delivery extended higher vitreous DEX levels up to week 24 (466.32 ± 311.15 ng g-1). With SC delivery, DEX levels were detectable in the choroid-retina unit (12.04 ± 20.85 ng g-1) and sclera (25.46 ± 44.09 ng g-1) up to week 24. This study demonstrated the intraocular feasibility of both SC and IV administration of the DEX/LAP formulation. The LAP increased the intraocular retention time of DEX when compared with conventional solutions. DEX/LAP could be considered a biocompatible and useful sustained-release formulation for treating posterior-pole eye diseases.
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- Esther Prieto
- Ophthalmology Department, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Paseo Isabel la Católica 1-3, E-50009, Zaragoza, Spain. Aragon Institute for Health Research (IIS Aragon), GIMSO research group, University of Zaragoza (Spain), Avda. San Juan Bosco 13, Zaragoza E-50009, Spain
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Wan CR, Kapik B, Wykoff CC, Henry CR, Barakat MR, Shah M, Andino RV, Ciulla TA. Clinical Characterization of Suprachoroidal Injection Procedure Utilizing a Microinjector across Three Retinal Disorders. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2020; 9:27. [PMID: 33150052 PMCID: PMC7585395 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.9.11.27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Purpose This study assessed physician-investigator experience with suprachoroidal (SC) injections, an investigational therapeutic administration technique using a 900 or 1100 µm microneedle to inject drugs into the SC space. Methods Datasets from six clinical trials across three diseases (noninfectious uveitis; diabetic macula edema, and retinal vein occlusion) were assessed. In addition to a user survey, retrospective correlations were performed between procedural variables (needle length), and demographics, and ocular characteristics. Results In the user survey, 84% (31/37) of physician-investigators did not perceive the SC injections to be meaningfully more challenging than other ocular injections. For the correlation analysis, the 900 µm needle was used for 71% (412/581) of baseline injections, and switching to the longer needle occured in the remaining 29% of baseline injections. No statistical correlations were found between needle lengths and age, race, disorder, refraction, visual acuity, intraocular pressure, retinal central subfield thickness, or lens status. Patient gender and needle length were statistically associated, with 76% (210/275) versus 66% (202/306) of injections administered with 900 µm needles for female and male gender, respectively. Injection quadrant correlated to needle length with 78% (214/275) of superotemporal quadrant injections administered with 900 µm needles, compared with 65% (73/113) of inferotemporal quadrant injections. Conclusions Both the user survey and the correlation analysis demonstrated that SC injection is well accepted by physician-investigators, and the two needle lengths accommodate a wide range of anatomic and demographic variables. Translational Relevance These results, along with the presented ex-vivo endoscopic imaging, suggest that SC injection could be readily adopted in clinical practice for targeted compartmentalized delivery of ocular therapeutics.
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- Retina Consultants of Houston, Retina Consultants of America; Blanton Eye Institute, Houston Methodist Hospital & Weill Cornell Medical College, Houston, TX, USA
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- Retina Consultants of Houston, Retina Consultants of America; Blanton Eye Institute, Houston Methodist Hospital & Weill Cornell Medical College, Houston, TX, USA
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- Midwest Eye Institute, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Han IC, Cheng JL, Burnight ER, Ralston CL, Fick JL, Thomsen GJ, Tovar EF, Russell SR, Sohn EH, Mullins RF, Stone EM, Tucker BA, Wiley LA. Retinal Tropism and Transduction of Adeno-Associated Virus Varies by Serotype and Route of Delivery (Intravitreal, Subretinal, or Suprachoroidal) in Rats. Hum Gene Ther 2020; 31:1288-1299. [PMID: 32948113 DOI: 10.1089/hum.2020.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Viral-mediated gene augmentation offers tremendous promise for the treatment of inherited retinal diseases. The development of effective gene therapy requires an understanding of the vector's tissue-specific behavior, which may vary depending on serotype, route of delivery, or target species. Using an ex vivo organotypic explant system, we previously demonstrated that retinal tropism and transduction of adeno-associated virus type 2 (AAV2) vary significantly depending on serotype in human eyes. However, the ex vivo system has limited ability to assess route of ocular delivery, and relatively little literature exists on tropic differences between serotypes and routes of delivery in vivo. In this study, we demonstrate that retinal tropism and transduction efficiency of five different AAV2 serotypes (AAV2/1, AAV2/2, AAV2/6, AAV2/8, and AAV2/9) expressing enhanced green fluorescent protein driven by a cytomegalovirus promoter vary greatly depending on serotype and route of delivery (intravitreal, subretinal, or suprachoroidal) in rats. With subretinal delivery, all serotypes successfully transduced the retinal pigmented epithelium and outer nuclear layer (ONL), with AAV2/1 displaying the highest transduction efficiency and AAV2/2 and AAV2/6 showing lower ONL transduction. There was minimal transduction of the inner retina through subretinal delivery for any serotype. Tropism by suprachoroidal delivery mirrored that of subretinal delivery for all AAV serotypes but resulted in a wider distribution and greater ONL transduction. With intravitreal delivery, retinal transduction was seen primarily in the inner retina (retinal nerve fiber, ganglion cell, and inner nuclear layers) for AAV2/1 and AAV2/6, with AAV2/6 showing the highest transduction. When compared with data from human explant models, there are substantial differences in tropism and transduction that are important to consider when using rats as preclinical models for the development of ocular gene therapies for humans.
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- Ian C Han
- Institute for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Institute for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Institute for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Institute for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Institute for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Institute for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Institute for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Institute for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Institute for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Institute for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Institute for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Institute for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Institute for Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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Barakat MR, Wykoff CC, Gonzalez V, Hu A, Marcus D, Zavaleta E, Ciulla TA. Suprachoroidal CLS-TA plus Intravitreal Aflibercept for Diabetic Macular Edema: A Randomized, Double-Masked, Parallel-Design, Controlled Study. Ophthalmol Retina 2020; 5:60-70. [PMID: 32829027 DOI: 10.1016/j.oret.2020.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE This study evaluated the potential safety, efficacy, and durability advantages of investigational triamcinolone acetonide suspension (CLS-TA; Clearside Biomedical, Alpharetta, GA) administered suprachoroidally in conjunction with intravitreal aflibercept compared with aflibercept monotherapy for treatment of diabetic macular edema (DME). DESIGN TYBEE was a prospective, controlled, double-masked study. Patients were randomized 1:1 to CLS-TA and aflibercept (active) or aflibercept monotherapy (control), and assessed over 24 weeks. PARTICIPANTS Treatment-naive DME patients with best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 20 to 70 letters and central subfield retinal thickness (CST) of more than 300 μm. METHODS Patients in the active group (n = 36) received CLS-TA and aflibercept at baseline and week 12. Patients in the control group (n = 35) received aflibercept at baseline, week 4, week 8, and week 12. To mask both groups, sham suprachoroidal and intravitreal injections were utilized. All patients were eligible to receive aflibercept as needed at weeks 4, 8, 16, and 20 per prespecified criteria. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Mean change in BCVA from baseline. Treatment differences were assessed with a 2-sided significance level of 0.10. RESULTS Mean BCVA changes from baseline to week 24 were not statistically different in the active and control groups (intention-to-treat [ITT] population: +11.4 letters and +13.8 letters [P = 0.288]; per protocol [PP] population: +12.3 letters and +13.5 letters [P = 0.664]; respectively). Greater improvement in CST was seen in the active versus control group (ITT population: -212.1 μm and -178.6 μm [P = 0.089]; PP population: -226.5 μm and -176.1 μm [P = 0.035]; respectively). Compared with the control group, eyes in the active group received fewer treatments (scheduled plus as-needed treatments averaging 4.6 versus 2.6, respectively). No treatment-related serious adverse events were observed. Ocular adverse events were low for both arms. Cataract events, all assessed as unrelated to treatment, and events of elevated intraocular pressure trended higher in the active group. CONCLUSIONS CLS-TA administered suprachoroidally in conjunction with intravitreal aflibercept for treatment of DME provides simliar visual benefit at 24 weeks' follow-up compared with aflibercept monotherapy, is well tolerated and shows modest anatomic benefit with potential to reduce treatment burden.
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- Retina Consultants of Houston, Houston, Texas; Blanton Eye Institute, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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- Cumberland Valley Retina Consultants, Hagerstown, Maryland
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- West Texas Retina Consultants, LLC, Abilene, Texas; Retina Research Institute of Texas, Abilene, Texas
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Zhang X, Li S, Tang Y, Guo Y, Gao S. Intractable Ocular Diseases and Treatment Progress. AAPS PharmSciTech 2020; 21:236. [PMID: 32803351 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-020-01774-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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In recent years, with the aging of the population and the frequent use of electronic devices, many eye diseases have shown a linear upward trend, such as dry eye disease, glaucoma, cataract, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. These diseases are often chronic and difficult to cure. Based on the structure and barrier of the human eye, this review describes the pathogenesis and treatments of several intractable eye diseases and summarizes the advanced ocular drug delivery systems to provide new treatment ideas for these diseases. Finally, we also look forward to the prospect of RNAi therapy in the treatment of eye diseases.
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Guimaraes TACD, Georgiou M, Bainbridge JWB, Michaelides M. Gene therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration: rationale, clinical trials and future directions. Br J Ophthalmol 2020; 105:151-157. [PMID: 32269060 PMCID: PMC7848059 DOI: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2020-316195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in the developed world. Antivascular endothelial growth factor therapy has transformed the management and outcome of neovascular AMD (nAMD), although the need for repeated intravitreal injections—even lifelong—and the related complications, high drug costs, frequent clinic visits and repeated imaging have resulted in an enormous burden both to healthcare systems and patients. The application of gene therapy approaches for sustained delivery of a range of antiangiogenic proteins has the promise of helping to address these aforementioned challenges. A number of early phase clinical trials of gene therapy in nAMD have provided encouraging results, with many more ongoing or anticipated. There remain significant areas of controversy, including regarding the optimal treatment targets, routes of administration and potential safety concerns. In this review we aim to provide an update of the current status of gene therapy for nAMD and briefly discuss future prospects.
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- UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, London, UK.,Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK
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- UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, London, UK.,Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK
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- UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London, London, UK .,Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK
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Tayyab H, Ahmed CN, Sadiq MAA. Efficacy and safety of Suprachoroidal Triamcinolone Acetonide in cases of resistant diabetic Macular Edema. Pak J Med Sci 2020; 36:42-47. [PMID: 32063929 PMCID: PMC6994882 DOI: 10.12669/pjms.36.2.1194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Suprachoroidal Triamcinolone Acetonide (SCTA) injection in patients with treatment resistant Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). Methods This was a prospective non randomized interventional study conducted in the vitreoretinal department of Al Ehsan Welfare Eye Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan from March 2018 to September 2018. A total of 24 eyes of 24 patients were included. Baseline Best Corrected Visual Acuity (BCVA), Intra Ocular Pressure (IOP) and Central Subfield Thickness (CST) was recorded. After SCTA, patient was followed up at one and three months and same clinical parameters were recorded again and results analyzed. Results Out of 24 patients, 11(45.83%) were males and 13(54.16%) were females. Mean pre injection CST was 636.5 ± 200.11 um. Mean pre injection BCVA was 0.8 ± 0.24 on ETDRS chart. Mean post injection CST at one and three months was 304.54 ± 67.43 and 302.66 ± 66.93 um. Mean post injection BCVA at one and three months was 0.47 ± 0.3 and 0.45 ± 0.27 on ETDRS chart. The results were statistically significant for pre and post injection CST at both one and three months (p-value < 0.00001). Pre and post injection BCVA was also statistically significant (p-value < 0.05). Conclusion Preliminary evidence suggests that SCTA is well tolerated and may help in improving functional and structural outcomes of treatment resistant DME.
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- Haroon Tayyab
- Dr. Haroon Tayyab, FCPS. Al-Ehsan Welfare Eye Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. Department of Ophthalmology, King Edward Medical University / Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Dr. Chaudhry Nasir Ahmed, FCPS. Department of Ophthalmology, King Edward Medical University / Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Dr. Muhammad Ali Ayaz Sadiq, FCPS. Department of Ophthalmology, King Edward Medical University / Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
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Yeh S, Khurana RN, Shah M, Henry CR, Wang RC, Kissner JM, Ciulla TA, Noronha G. Efficacy and Safety of Suprachoroidal CLS-TA for Macular Edema Secondary to Noninfectious Uveitis: Phase 3 Randomized Trial. Ophthalmology 2020; 127:948-955. [PMID: 32173113 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2020.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Revised: 12/28/2019] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Injection of pharmacotherapy into the suprachoroidal space, between the sclera and choroid, is an alternative delivery technique developed with the rationale of providing higher drug concentrations to posterior ocular structures compared with other intraocular and periocular injection procedures. This study was conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of suprachoroidally injected triamcinolone acetonide formulation (CLS-TA), a suspension of triamcinolone acetonide, in improving vision among patients with noninfectious uveitis complicated by macular edema (ME). DESIGN Phase 3 masked, randomized trial. PARTICIPANTS One hundred sixty patients with ME secondary to noninfectious uveitis. Patients were required to have a best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 5 or more Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) letters (Snellen equivalent, 20/800) and 70 or fewer ETDRS letters read (Snellen equivalent, 20/40) in the study eye. METHODS Patients were randomized 3:2 to suprachoroidally injected CLS-TA or sham treatment, with administrations at day 0 and week 12. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary end point was improvement from baseline of 15 or more ETDRS letters in BCVA at week 24. The secondary end point was reduction from baseline in central subfield thickness (CST) at week 24. RESULTS In the CLS-TA arm, 47% of patients gained 15 or more ETDRS letters in BCVA versus 16% in the control arm (P < 0.001), meeting the primary end point. Mean reductions in CST from baseline were 153 μm versus 18 μm (P < 0.001). No serious adverse events (AEs) related to treatment were reported. Corticosteroid-associated AEs of elevated intraocular pressure occurred in 11.5% and 15.6% of the CLS-TA and control groups, respectively. Cataract AE rates were comparable (7.3% and 6.3%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Patients in the CLS-TA study arm experienced clinically significant improvement in vision relative to the sham procedure, demonstrating the efficacy of suprachoroidal injection of CLS-TA for the treatment of ME in a vision-threatening disorder.
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- Steven Yeh
- Emory Eye Center, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia; Emory Global Health Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
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- Northern California Retina Vitreous Associates, Mountain View, California; Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Midwest Eye Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Retina Consultants of Houston, Houston, Texas; Blanton Eye Institute, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas
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Jung JH, Park S, Chae JJ, Prausnitz MR. Collagenase injection into the suprachoroidal space of the eye to expand drug delivery coverage and increase posterior drug targeting. Exp Eye Res 2019; 189:107824. [PMID: 31585119 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2019.107824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2019] [Revised: 08/13/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Injection into the suprachoroidal space (SCS) allows drug delivery targeted to sclera, choroid, and retina. Here, we studied SCS injection formulated with collagenase to expand drug delivery coverage and increase posterior drug targeting within SCS by breaking down collagen fibrils that link sclera and choroid in the SCS. When 1 μm latex microparticles were injected with a collagenase formulation using microneedles into the SCS of rabbit eyes ex vivo and incubated at 37 °C for 4 h, microparticle delivery coverage increased from 20% to 45% and enhanced posterior drug targeting. Collagenase concentration was optimized to 0.5 mg/mL to maximize expanded posterior delivery and minimize tissue damage. Effects of collagenase injection within SCS increased and then plateaued 4 h after injection. Simultaneous injection of collagenase and microparticles had a greater effect on expanded delivery in the SCS compared to sequential injection. Collagenase injection into the SCS of rabbit eyes in vivo was also effective to expand delivery and was generally well-tolerated, showing transiently lowered IOP, but no apparent lasting adverse effects on ocular tissues such as sclera, choroid, and retina, as determined by analyzing histology, sclera tensile strength, and fundus imaging. We conclude that addition of collagenase during SCS injection can expand drug delivery coverage and increase posterior drug targeting.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jae Hwan Jung
- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA; Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Dankook University, 119 Dandae-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA
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- School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332, USA.
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Behar-Cohen F. Recent advances in slow and sustained drug release for retina drug delivery. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2019; 16:679-686. [PMID: 31092046 DOI: 10.1080/17425247.2019.1618829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Striking recent advance has occurred in the field of medical retina, greatly because intraocular drugs have been developed, enhancing their clinical efficacy while avoiding systemic side-effects. However, the burden of repeated intraocular administration makes limits the optimal efficacy of treatments, prompting the development of new drugs with prolonged half-life or of sustained drug delivery systems. AREAS COVERED In this review, we describe the various drugs and drug delivery systems that have reached the clinical stage and those that are in clinical development and we discuss the limitations to clinical translation. EXPERT OPINION Substantial fundamental work is still required to build guidelines on optimal animal models for ocular pharmacokinetics and safety studies depending on the target disease site and the on the type of therapeutic compounds. The effects of a drug administered as a bolus at high concentration in the vitreous might differ from those resulting from the sustained release of a lower concentration, and no delivery platform can be simply adapted to any drug. For the treatment of retinal diseases, development of therapeutic compounds should integrate from its early conception, the combination of an active drug with a specific drug delivery system, administered by a specific route.
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- Francine Behar-Cohen
- a Inserm UMR_S 1138, Team 17, Physiopathology of ocular diseases: Therapeutic Innovations at Centre de recherche des Cordeliers, Ophthalmopole at Hôpital Cochin , Paris , France.,b Sorbonne Paris Cité, UMR_S 1138, Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers , Université Paris Descartes , Paris , France.,c UMR_S 1138, Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers , Sorbonne University, University of Pierre et Marie Curie , Paris , France.,d Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris , Hôtel-Dieu de , Paris , France
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