Involvement of Nox2 NADPH Oxidase in Retinal Neovascularization

Abstract

The Nox2-generated reactive oxygen species (ROS) facilitate the retinal expression of VEGF-A and neovascularization in this mouse model of OIR. Therapies targeting Nox2 could be of value to reduce aberrant retinal neovascularization in retinopathy of prematurity, diabetes, and other disease processes driven by VEGF.