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Retinopathy of Prematurity: Current Concepts in Molecular Pathogenesis
1 Jan 2009
Abstract excerpt
Retinopathy of prematurity is marked by the proliferative vascularization of the retina in preterm babies. An understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of ROP provides the basis for identifying novel therapeutic targets for treatment. Using the mouse model of oxygen-induced retinopathy, the roles of the hypoxia induced factors vascular endothelial growth factor and erythropoietin as well as the maternally...
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