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  • noun A monoclonal antibody fragment derived from the same parent murine antibody as bevacizumab, used as an antiangiogenic.

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Examples

  • Lucentis, also known as ranibizumab, works by drying up leaky blood vessels and preventing the growth of new ones.

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • Now with this "definitive" proof of superiority over laser alone, Bressler said, physicians should consider off-label use of ranibizumab, which is approved in age-related macular degeneration.

    MedPageToday.com - medical news plus CME for physicians 2010

  • In 2006, a similar Genentech drug, ranibizumab Lucentis, was approved for macular degeneration.

    Off label drugs: Why you have to question your doctor 2007

  • In 2006, a similar Genentech drug, ranibizumab (Lucentis), was approved for macular degeneration.

    Off label drugs: Why you have to question your doctor 2007

  • Development of ranibizumab, an anti-vascular endothelial growth factor antigen binding fragment, as therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

    Reuters: Press Release 2012

  • There are two treatments for wet AMD: ranibizumab (brand name Lucentis) and bevacizumab (Avastin).

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed ANDRÉ PICARD 2011

  • There are two treatments for wet AMD: ranibizumab (brand name Lucentis) and bevacizumab (Avastin).

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed ANDRÉ PICARD 2011

  • XOMA's technologies have contributed to the success of marketed antibody products, including LUCENTIS® (ranibizumab injection) for wet age-related macular degeneration and

    News 2010

  • XOMA's technologies have contributed to the success of marketed antibody products, including LUCENTIS (R) (ranibizumab injection) for wet age-related macular degeneration and CIMZIA (R) (certolizumab pegol) for rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease.

    News 2010

  • Diabetic Retinopathy responds better with both laser treatment and ranibizumab eye injections

    WN.com - Articles related to These old eyes 2010

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