Advances in pharmacological strategies for the prevention of cataract development.
Indian J Ophthalmol
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2009 May-Jun; 57(3): 175-83
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ABSTRACT
Cataractous-opacification of the lens is one of the leading causes of blindness in India. The situation can be managed by surgical removal of the cataractous lens. Various pharmacological strategies have been proposed for the prevention and treatment of cataract. Information on possible benefits of putative anticataract agents comes from a variety of approaches, ranging from laboratory experiments, both in vitro and in vivo , to epidemiological studies in patients. This review deals with the various mechanisms, and possible pharmacological interventions for the prevention of cataract. The article also reviews research on potential anticataractous agents, including aldose reductase inhibitors, glutathione boosters, antiglycating agents, vitamins and various drugs from indigenous sources.
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Vitaminas
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Catarata
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Humanos
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Preparações Farmacêuticas
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Fatores de Risco
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Aldeído Redutase
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Glutationa
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Antioxidantes
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Fatores de risco
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
2009
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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