Surgical Menopause Impairs Retinal Conductivity and Worsens Prognosis in an Acute Model of Rat Optic Neuropathy

Deficiency of estradiol during the menopausal period is an important risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases, including various optic neuropathies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of surgical menopause on the function and survival ratio of RGCs in the rat model of ONC (optic nerv...

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Main Authors: Edyta Olakowska, Piotr Rodak, Anna Pacwa, Joanna Machowicz, Bartosz Machna, Joanna Lewin-Kowalik, Adrian Smedowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/11/19/3062