Intravitreal Ets1 siRNA alleviates choroidal neovascularization in a mouse model of age-related macular degeneration

In this study, Ets1 increased and localized in the macrophages and microglia of a mouse laser-induced CNV region. Ets1 siRNA intravitreal injection ameliorated the leakage and area of CNV, as well as inhibiting the dysfunction of retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells and the activation of macrophages/microglia. Taken together, we provide a new insight into the molecular mechanism of CNV progression, in which Ets1 can be a new therapeutic target.

Source: Cell and Tissue Research - February 28, 2019 Category: Cytology Source Type: research