Antioxidant properties of lutein contribute to the protection against lipopolysaccharide-induced uveitis in mice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lutein is an important eye-protective nutrient. This study investigates the protective effects and mechanisms of lutein on lipopolysaccharides (LPS)-induced uveitis in mice.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Lutein, suspe...

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Main Authors: Yao Xin-Sheng, Yao Nan, Lan Fang, Tsoi Bun, He Rong-Rong, Kurihara Hiroshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Chinese Medicine
Online Access:http://www.cmjournal.org/content/6/1/38