Effects of sustained hyperoxia on revascularization in experimental retinopathy of prematurity.

Xiaolin Gu, Sara Samuel, Mohamed El-Shabrawey, Ruth B. Caldwell, Manuela Bartoli, Dennis M. Marcus, Steven E. Brooks

PubMed · 2002 · 79 citations · 27 references

Abstract

The antiangiogenic effect of hyperoxia on retinal capillaries is strongly dependent on postnatal age. A protocol of continuous 75% supplemental oxygen accelerates recovery of inner retinal vasculature and prevents vitreous neovascularization, by a mechanism that may involve preservation of inner retinal glia.

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