Monkey and human VEGF predicted to be near-identical, so ranibizumab is expected to be active in monkeys
“Identification of the sequence differences between monkey and humans (99% sequence homology, alignment predicting the protein products) resulted in a prediction of a 100% homology between the species on a protein level.”
EMA: studies limited but sufficient as proof of principle; no adequate support for the clinical dosing regimen
“From a proof of principle point of view, the submitted studies, even though limited, are considered sufficient. However adequate support for the clinical dosing regimen has not been provided”