Inhibition of choroidal neovascularization in a nonhuman primate model by intravitreal administration of an AAV2 vector expressing a novel anti-VEGF molecule

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Abstract

Inhibition of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) for the management of the pathological ocular neovascularization associated with diseases such as neovascular age-related macular degeneration is a proven paradigm; however, monthly intravitreal injections are required for optimal treatment. We have previously shown that a novel, secreted anti-VEGF molecule sFLT01 delivered by intravitreal injection of an AAV2 vector (AAV2-sFLT01) gives persistent expression and is efficacious in a murine model of retinal neovascularization. In the present study, we investigate transduction and efficacy of an intravitreally administered AAV2-sFLT01 in a nonhuman primate (NHP) model of choroidal neovascularization (CNV). A dose-dependent and persistent expression of sFLT01 was observed by collecting samples of aqueous humor at different time points over 5 months. The location of transduction as elucidated by in situ hybridization was in the transitional epithelial cells of the pars plana and in retinal ganglion cells. AAV2-sFLT01 was able to effectively inhibit laser-induced CNV in a dose-dependent manner as determined by comparing the number of leaking CNV lesions in the treated versus control eyes using fluorescein angiography. Our data suggest that intravitreal delivery of AAV2-sFLT01 may be an effective long-term treatment for diseases caused by ocular neovascularization. © The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy.

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Lukason, M., Dufresne, E., Rubin, H., Pechan, P., Li, Q., Kim, I., … Scaria, A. (2011). Inhibition of choroidal neovascularization in a nonhuman primate model by intravitreal administration of an AAV2 vector expressing a novel anti-VEGF molecule. Molecular Therapy, 19(2), 260–265. https://doi.org/10.1038/mt.2010.230

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