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BioStock: Annexin gets green light for phase IIa study in diabetic retinopathy

Annexin Pharmaceuticals has received approval from the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to commence a phase IIa clinical trial with the drug candidate ANXV for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy (DR). As part of the preparations for a future phase IIb trial, patients with newly diagnosed retinal vein occlusion (RVO) will also be included. The aim of the RVO part of the study is to evaluate a shorter treatment cycle than previously requested by potential licensees.