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Potential Treatment of Retinal Diseases with Iron Chelators
Iron is essential for life, while excess iron can be toxic. Iron generates hydroxyl radical, which is the most reactive free radical, causing oxidative stress. Since iron is absorbed through the diet but not excreted from the body, it accumulates with age in tissues, including the retina, consequent...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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MDPI
2018
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6316536/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30360383 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ph11040112 |