Proteomic analysis of retinal pigment epithelium cells after exposure to UVA radiation
Abstract Background Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the primary cause of blindness and severe vision loss in developed countries and is responsible for 8.7% of blindness globally. Ultraviolet radiation can induce DNA breakdown, produce reactive oxygen species, and has been implicated as a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-08-01
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Series: | BMC Ophthalmology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12886-019-1151-9 |