Therapeutic Peptide (Eyedrop Formulation for Dry-AMD)

Summary

• A complement C3 inhibitor peptide formulated in the MSN eyedrop nanoformulation can be effectively delivered to the retina, offering a potential non-invasive approach for treating dry age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD).
• In a dry-AMD animal model, the peptide loaded MSN eyedrop formulation demonstrated superior efficacy compared to the commercial intravitreal drug Pegcetacoplan.