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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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018
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