<i>Solanum </i><i>M</i><i>elongena </i>L. Extract Protects Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells from Blue Light-Induced Phototoxicity in In Vitro and In Vivo Models

<i>Solanum </i><i>M</i><i>elongena </i>L. Extract Protects Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells from Blue Light-Induced Phototoxicity in In Vitro and In Vivo Models

N-retinylidene-N-retinylethanolamine (A2E) accumulation in the retina is a prominent marker of retinal degenerative diseases. Blue light exposure is considered as an important factor contributing to dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Eggplant and its constituents have been shown to confer h...

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Main Authors: Thu Nguyen Minh Pham, Chae-Young Shin, Seo Hyun Park, Taek Hwan Lee, Hyeon Yeol Ryu, Sung-Bae Kim, Kwang Auh, Kwang Won Jeong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
eggplant extract
blue light
A2E
age-related macular degeneration
chlorogenic acid
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/2/359

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