Effects of Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors on Apoptotic Neuroretinal Cells

Glaucoma is characterized by a loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGC) which is associated with a decrease of visual function. Neuroprotective agents as a new therapeutic strategy could prevent the remaining neurons from apoptotic cell death. Previous studies have shown the involvement of the Cyclooxyg...

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Main Authors: Anja-Kristina Brust, Holger K. Ulbrich, Gail M. Seigel, Norbert Pfeiffer, Franz H. Grus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2008-01-01
Series:Biomarker Insights
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Online Access:http://www.la-press.com/effects-of-cyclooxygenase-inhibitors-on-apoptotic-neuroretinal-cells-a1308