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Neuroprotective Effect of an Antioxidant, Lutein, during Retinal Inflammation

Mariko Sasaki, Yoko Ozawa, Toshihide Kurihara, Kousuke Noda, Yutaka Imamura, Saori Kobayashi, Susumu Ishida, Kazuo Tsubota

Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science · 2009 · 156 citations · 35 references

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Abstract

The present data revealed that the antioxidant lutein was neuroprotective during EIU, suggesting a potential approach for suppressing retinal neural damage during inflammation.

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