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The effect of anakinra on retinal function in isolated perfused vertebrate retina

Mahdy Ranjbar, Toni Schneider, Carl Brand, Salvatore Grisanti, Julia Lüke, Matthias Lüke

Abstract

PURPOSE: Blockage of the interleukin 1 (IL-1) signaling pathway has been proposed for treatment of inflammatory disorders like those affecting the retina and its adjacent tissue. Herein, we evaluated one of those inhibitory drugs, anakinra (Kineret®), based on its safety profile with emphasis on retinal function from an electrophysiological point of view.

METHODS: Bovine retina preparations were perfused with two different concentrations of anakinra (1 mg/ml and 2 mg/ml). An electroretinogram (ERG) was recorded and b-wave recovery assessed.

RESULTS: Exposure to anakinra at a concentration of 1 mg/ml did not decrease the b-wave amplitude, whereas 2 mg/ml resulted in a significant reduction.

CONCLUSIONS: Based on these preliminary results, anakinra at a dose as low as 1 mg/ml could be regarded as safe for retinal function. However, dosages of 2 mg/ml and more do have toxic electrophysiological effects, at least for the short-term.

OriginalspracheEnglisch
ZeitschriftJournal of current ophthalmology
Jahrgang29
Ausgabenummer1
Seiten (von - bis)69-71
Seitenumfang3
ISSN2452-2325
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 2017

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