Cytidine 5′-Diphosphocholine (Citicoline) in Glaucoma: Rationale of Its Use, Current Evidence and Future Perspectives

Cytidine 5′-Diphosphocholine (Citicoline) in Glaucoma: Rationale of Its Use, Current Evidence and Future Perspectives

Cytidine 5′-diphosphocholine or citicoline is an endogenous compound that acts in the biosynthetic pathway of phospholipids of cell membranes, particularly phosphatidylcholine, and it is able to increase neurotrasmitters levels in the central nervous system. Citicoline has shown positive effects in...

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Main Authors: Gloria Roberti, Lucia Tanga, Manuele Michelessi, Luciano Quaranta, Vincenzo Parisi, Gianluca Manni, Francesco Oddone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-11-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
citicoline
glaucoma
neuroprotection
retinal ganglion cells
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/16/12/26099

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