Protective Effects of Resveratrol against UVA-Induced Damage in ARPE19 Cells

Ultraviolet radiation, especially UVA, can penetrate the lens, reach the retina, and induce oxidative stress to retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells. Even though it is weakly absorbed by protein and DNA, it may trigger the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and generate oxidative injury;...

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Main Authors: Chi-Ming Chan, Cheng-Hua Huang, Hsin-Ju Li, Chien-Yu Hsiao, Ching-Chieh Su, Pei-Lan Lee, Chi-Feng Hung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-03-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
UVA
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/16/3/5789