Sentences with phrase «protecting photoreceptors»

They demonstrated that not only does NPD1 protect photoreceptors, but it also promotes remarkable neurological recovery from the most frequent form of stroke in humans.

Neves confirmed that MANF is indeed upregulated in response to retinal damage in both the fly and the mouse, and protects photoreceptors from different types of damage.

Studies suggest that lutein and zeaxanthin help to protect photoreceptors from oxidative stress9.These caroteoids are highly recommended for not only the prevention of age - related macular degeneration, but also to protect against diabetic retinopathy.

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This work aims to investigate, mechanistically, the molecular processes related to dysregulation of factors that normally protect the eye against oxidative stress, thus impairing RPE and photoreceptor cellular metabolism and their survival in AMD.

These cells protect and nourish the retina, remove waste products, prevent new blood vessel growth into the retinal layer, and absorb light not absorbed by the photoreceptor cells; these actions prevent the scattering of the light and enhance clarity of vision.

Helps protect against light - induced oxidative damage of photoreceptors.