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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Main Authors: Agarwal, P. (Author), Agarwal, R. (Author), Iezhitsa, I. (Author), Ismail, N. (Author), Nor Arfuzir, N. (Author), Sidek, S. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018
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rat
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