Effect of short-term macrophage depletion in the development of posterior capsule opacification in rodents.

AIM: To evaluate the role of macrophages in the development of posterior capsule opacification (PCO). METHODS: For this purpose, an extracapsular lens extraction was performed in 18 consecutive Sprague-Dawley rats. Animals were treated with liposomal clodronate (Cl(2)MDP-lip-treated group, n = 10)...

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Main Authors: Lois, N, Dawson, R, Townend, J, McKinnon, A, Smith, G, van't Hof, R, Van Rooijen, N, Forrester, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008