ReviewBiomedicines2024
The Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Comprehensive Review of Antioxidant Therapies.
Review in Biomedicines, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.
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6 citing papers in PubMed.
- Protective role of aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 in retinal pigment epithelium cells with CoCl₂-induced hypoxic injury: an in-vitro study.BMC pharmacology & toxicology · 2026Article
- Linking the microbiome to the complement system in geographic atrophy.NPJ genomic medicine · 2026Article
- Molecular mechanisms and intervention strategies for age-related macular degeneration.International journal of ophthalmology · 2026Review
- The Mechanism of PMC (2,2,5,7,8-Pentamethyl-6-chromanol), a Sterically Hindered Phenol Antioxidant, in Rescuing Oxidized Low-Density-Lipoprotein-Induced Cytotoxicity in Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- IL-17A mediates inflammation-related retinal pigment epithelial cells injuryInternational journal of ophthalmology · 2025Article
- Reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress in ocular disease: from molecular mechanisms to targeted therapies.Medical hypothesis, discovery & innovation ophthalmology journal · 2025Review
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Abstract
This review article delves into the intricate roles of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It presents a detailed analysis of the oxidative stress mechanisms that contribute to the development and progression of these diseases. The review systematically explores the dual nature of ROS in ocular physiology and pathology, underscoring their essential roles in cellular signaling and detrimental effects when in excess. In the context of AMD, the focus is on the oxidative impairment in the retinal pigment epithelium and Bruch's membrane, culminating in the deterioration of macular health. Central to this review is the evaluation of various antioxidant strategies in the prevention and management of AMD. It encompasses a wide spectrum of antioxidants, ranging from dietary nutrients like vitamins C and E, lutein, and zeaxanthin to pharmacological agents with antioxidative properties. The review also addresses novel therapeutic approaches, including gene therapy and nanotechnology-based delivery systems, aiming to enhance antioxidant defense mechanisms in ocular tissues. The article concludes by synthesizing current research findings, clinical trial data, and meta-analyses to provide evidence-based recommendations. It underscores the need for further research to optimize antioxidant therapies, considering individual patient factors and disease stages. This comprehensive review thus serves as a valuable resource for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals in ophthalmology, offering insights into the potential of antioxidants in mitigating the burden of AMD.
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