Correlation between various trace elements and ultramicroscopic structure of epiretinal macular membranes and glial cells.

INTRODUCTION:Elements such as zinc, iron, copper, sulphur and phosphorus have been identified in retinal layers and implicated in vital retinal functions. Regarding mineral composition of epiretinal membranes (ERMs), literature is lacking. This study aimed to analyze both mineral composition and ana...

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Main Authors: Mario R Romano, Gilda Cennamo, Daniela Montorio, Salvatore Del Prete, Mariantonia Ferrara, Giovanni Cennamo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6162081?pdf=render