Abstract
Resveratrol is a plant polyphenol that has potent anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. age-related macular degeneration is a
degenerative condition characterized by elevated levels of oxidation triggered cell damage and a subsequent inflammatory cascade. Resveratrol prevents activation of inflammatory pathways and is also a potent scavenger of reactive oxygen species and free radicals. Experiments using the mouse model have demonstrated that resveratrol reduces angiogenesis. The evidence suggests that resveratrol would be a useful inclusion in ocular nutritional supplements.
degenerative condition characterized by elevated levels of oxidation triggered cell damage and a subsequent inflammatory cascade. Resveratrol prevents activation of inflammatory pathways and is also a potent scavenger of reactive oxygen species and free radicals. Experiments using the mouse model have demonstrated that resveratrol reduces angiogenesis. The evidence suggests that resveratrol would be a useful inclusion in ocular nutritional supplements.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 132-134 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | US Ophthalmic Review |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2013 |
Bibliographical note
© Touch MEdical MEdia 2013. US Ophthalmic Review is a peer-reviewed, open access, bi-annual journal comprising review articles, case reports, practice guides, theoretical discussions, and original research. It features balanced and comprehensive articles written by leading authorities, addressing the most important and salient developments in the field of ophthalmology.Keywords
- angiogenesis
- inflammation
- maculopathy
- oxidation
- resveratrol
- retina