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Anecortave
Introduction
Anecortave (rINN) (Template:PronEng) is a novel angiogenesis inhibitor used in the treatment of the exudative (wet) form of age-related macular degeneration. Although based on a steroid nucleus, it possesses little glucocorticoid activity. It is marketed by Alcon as anecortave acetate for depot suspension under the trade name Retaane.