Review
Research progress of β-adrenergic receptor antagonists in the treatment of ocular neovascular diseases
Zhao Ru, Luo Jinyuan, He Tao, Xing Yiqiao
Published 2022-04-25
Cite as Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis, 2022, 38(4): 330-333. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn511434-20210203-00063
Abstract
Ocular neovascularization is a pathological change in various ocular diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, central retinal vein occlusion and age-related macular degeneration, which seriously affects patient's vision. β receptors are expressed in conjunctiva, corneal epithelial cells, corneal endothelial cells, extraocular muscles, trabecular meshwork, ciliary muscle, lens and retina. β adrenergic receptor antagonists bind to β receptors to exert anti-angiogenic effects by inhibiting the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), hypoxia-inducible factor-1, interleukin-6 and other angiogenic cytokines; reducing macrophage-related inflammatory response; increasing the expression of anti-angiogenic factors. In the treatment of corneal neovascularization, choroidal neovascularization, and retinopathy of prematurity, it can significantly reduce the area of neovascularization and delay disease progression. Co-administration of anti-VEGF drugs can reduce the frequency of administration of anti-VEGF drugs. At effective therapeutic concentrations, β-adrenergic receptor antagonists are well tolerated; they have broader targets than anti-VEGF drugs, which offers new treatment strategies for ocular neovascularization such as corneal, choroidal and retinal neovascularization.
Key words:
Adrenergic beta-antagonists; Corneal neovascularization; Retinal neovascularization; Choroidal neovascularization; Review
Contributor Information
Zhao Ru
Eye Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
Luo Jinyuan
Eye Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
He Tao
Eye Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China
Xing Yiqiao
Eye Center, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, China