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Systemic inflammation induced by lipopolysaccharide aggravates inherited retinal dystrophy
2 Mar 2018
Abstract excerpt
Retinal neurodegenerative diseases involve a scenario of inflammation and cell death that leads to morphological alterations and visual impairment. Non-ocular inflammatory processes could affect neurodegenerative retinal disorders and their progression, at least in part by activating microglial cells and releasing pro-inflammatory cytokines. Our purpose was to study the consequences of a systemic inflammatory...
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