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Taurine protects against retinal and optic nerve damage induced by endothelin-1 in rats via antioxidant effects

Endothelin-1 (ET-1), a potent vasoconstrictor, is involved in retinal vascular dysregulation and oxidative stress in glaucomatous eyes. Taurine (TAU), a naturally occurring free amino acid, is known for its neuroprotective and antioxidant properties. Hence, we evaluated its neuroprotective propertie...

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Autores principales: Nor Arfuzir, Natasha Najwa, Agarwal, Renu, Iezhitsa, Igor, Agarwal, Puneet, Sidek, Sabrilhakim, Ismail, Nafeeza Mohd
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6183037/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30233077
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1673-5374.239450

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