Neovastat (Æ-941), an inhibitor of angiogenesis: Randomized phase I/II clinical trial results in patients with plaque psoriasis - 01/09/11
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There is considerable evidence to support an immunopathogenic basis of psoriasis. However, changes such as altered angiogenesis have also been implicated in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. Æ-941 (Neovastat; Aeterna Laboratories, Quebec City Quebec, Canada) is a naturally occurring product currently in clinical investigation that blocks two main mechanisms of angiogenesis activation, namely, vascular endothelial growth factor and matrix metalloproteinase. We hypothesized that psoriasis could be modulated by inhibiting the neovascularization of psoriatic plaques. We conducted a randomized dose-comparison trial to evaluate the safety and potential therapeutic benefit of Æ-941, administered orally to patients with psoriasis. Forty-nine patients with psoriasis were enrolled and assigned to receive Æ-941 at 30, 60, 120, or 240 mL/d for 12 weeks. Patients were followed up for another 12-week period. Improvement in the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score was observed in 50%, 41.7%, and 30.8% of the patients receiving 240, 120, and 60 mL/d, respectively. No patients receiving a dosage 30 mL/d showed a PASI score improvement. A statistically significant improvement with increasing dose was observed for the PASI score, severity of itch, and the physician's global assessment. The most commonly reported nonserious drug-related adverse events affected the gastrointestinal system in 12 of 49 patients (primarily nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, flatulence, and constipation) and the skin and appendages in 4 of 49 patients (primarily acne and rash). This randomized phase I/II study provides evidence that the antiangiogenic agent Æ-941 offers a new therapeutic approach to the management of psoriasis. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2002;47:535-41.)
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Funding sources: Aeterna Laboratories. |
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Disclosure: Dr Sauder is a paid consultant for Aeterna Laboratories, and Drs Champagne, Croteau, and Dupont are employees of Aeterna Laboratories. |
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Reprint requests: Daniel N. Sauder, MD, FRCPC, FACP, Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University, 601 N Caroline St, Room 6068, Baltimore, MD 21287-0900. |
Vol 47 - N° 4
P. 535-541 - octobre 2002 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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