Selenium compound protects corneal epithelium against oxidative stress.
The ocular surface is strongly affected by oxidative stress, and anti-oxidative systems are maintained in corneal epithelial cells and tear fluid. Dry eye is recognized as an oxidative stress-induced disease. Selenium compound eye drops are expected to be a candidate for the treatment of dry eye. We...
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2012-01-01
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| Schriftenreihe: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Zugang: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3458096?pdf=render |