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ArticleJournal of ophthalmic & vision research2026

Mechanistic Insights into the Combined Anti-inflammatory Effects of Bevacizumab and Triamcinolone in Hyperglycemic Retinal Cells: Modulation of MCP-1, CXCL10, and Their Receptors.

Zahra Souri, Mohammad Malekahmadi, Farzad Pakdel

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Zahra SouriDepartment of Cell and Molecular Biology & Microbiology, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.
Mohammad MalekahmadiIsfahan Eye Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
Farzad PakdelDepartment of Oculo-Facial Plastic Surgery, Farabi Eye Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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Purpose: Diabetic retinopathy is marked by hyperglycemia-induced inflammation and chemokine signaling that drive immune cell infiltration and retinal damage. As bevacizumab offers limited benefit in some cases, targeting broader inflammatory pathways with agents like triamcinolone may enhance therapeutic outcomes. Methods: ARPE-19 cells exposed to hyperglycemic conditions (30 mM glucose) for 72 hours were treated with bevacizumab (0.3 mg/ml), triamcinolone (1mg/ml), or their combination. Cell proliferation was assessed using the MTT assay, while ELISA measured VEGF, MCP-1, and CXCL10 secretion, and qRT-PCR analyzed Results: Hyperglycemia markedly increased cell proliferation after 24 and 48 hours ( Conclusion: These results reveal that triamcinolone may complement bevacizumab by targeting VEGF-independent inflammatory pathways, providing mechanistic insight into combination therapy for diabetic macular edema (DME), particularly in patients with persistent DME despite anti-VEGF monotherapy.

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BevacizumabDiabetic RetinopathyInflammationRetinal Pigment EpitheliumTriamcinolone

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PMID42840781
PMCPMC13639766

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