Effect of hesperetin on chaperone activity in selenite-induced cataract

Background. Chaperone activity of α-crystallin in the lens works to prevent protein aggregation and is important to maintain the lens transparency. This study evaluated the effect of hesperetin on lens chaperone activity in selenite-induced cataracts. Methodology. Thirteen-day-old rats were divided...

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Main Authors: Nakazawa Yosuke, Oka Mikako, Tamura Hiroomi, Takehana Makoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2016-01-01
Series:Open Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/med-2016-0035