1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 protects retinal ganglion cells in glaucomatous mice

1α,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 protects retinal ganglion cells in glaucomatous mice

Abstract Background Glaucoma is an optic neuropathy characterized by loss of function and death of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs), leading to irreversible vision loss. Neuroinflammation is recognized as one of the causes of glaucoma, and currently no treatment is addressing this mechanism. We aimed t...

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Main Authors: Francesca Lazzara, Rosario Amato, Chiara Bianca Maria Platania, Federica Conti, Tsung-Han Chou, Vittorio Porciatti, Filippo Drago, Claudio Bucolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Subjects:
Inflammation
Cytokines
Glaucoma
Calcitriol
Retina
Vitamin D
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12974-021-02263-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12974-021-02263-3

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