Potential Effects of Nutraceuticals in Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), the most common cause of childhood blindness, is a hypoxia-induced eye disease characterized by retinal neovascularization. In the normal retina, a well-organized vascular network provides oxygen and nutrients as energy sources to maintain a normal visual function;...
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | Life |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/2/79 |