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Inducible and endothelial nitric synthetase expression and nitrotyrosine accumulation in iris vasculature of patients with primary open-angle glaucoma: a pilot study.
Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research - 7 Jan 2015
Rokicki Wojciech, Żaba Małgorzata, Wyględowska-Promieńska Dorota, Kabiesz Adam, Reichman-Warmusz Edyta, Brzozowa Marlena, Majewski Wojciech, Wojnicz Romuald
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The "double-faced" effect of nitric oxide (NO) is thought to play an important role in triggering and progression of glaucoma. MATERIAL/METHODS: Iris samples were obtained during iridectomy in 35 patients (mean age of 65.4±5.3 years) with diagnosed primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG)....
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