A rodent model of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) based on laser photoactivation of verteporfin

Abstract Background A rodent model of photodynamic AION resulting from intravenous verteporfin is presented. The analysis of the morphological function, the pathological changes and the potential mechanism of action were further investigated. Methods Photodynamic treatment was conducted on the optic...

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Main Authors: Jing-yu Min, Yanan Lv, Lei Mao, Yuan-yuan Gong, Qing Gu, Fang Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-018-0937-5