Curcumin as a Therapeutic Option in Retinal Diseases

The retina is subjected to oxidative stress due to its high vascularization, long time light exposition and a high density of mitochondria. Oxidative stress can lead to pathological processes, like cell apoptosis, angiogenesis and inflammation ending in retinal pathologies. Curcumin, a major bioacti...

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Main Authors: Daniel López-Malo, Carlos Alberto Villarón-Casares, Jorge Alarcón-Jiménez, Maria Miranda, Manuel Díaz-Llopis, Francisco J. Romero, Vincent M. Villar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Antioxidants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/1/48