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Activation of the Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinase 1/2 Pathway by AAV Gene Transfer Protects Retinal Ganglion Cells in Glaucoma
22 Jun 2005
Abstract excerpt
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world. Loss of vision in glaucomatous optic neuropathy is caused by the selective degeneration of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs). Ocular hypertension is a major risk factor in glaucoma, but visual field defects continue to progress in some patients despite the use of drugs that lower intraocular pressure. At present, there are no effective neuroprotective...
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