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Goji Berry Nanoparticles Protect Vision by Preventing Cell Death in the Retina
Jim Crocker
13th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Huazhong University of Science and Technology developed PLBP nanoparticles to protect retinal cells
- PLBP nanoparticles reduce oxidative stress by activating the NRF2 pathway, which helps prevent cell damage
- These nanoparticles also decrease neuroinflammation by inhibiting the activity of immune cells in the retina
References
Main Study
1) Lycium Barbarum Polysaccharide-Derived Nanoparticles Protect Visual Function by Inhibiting RGC Ferroptosis and Microglial Activation in Retinal Ischemia‒Reperfusion Mice.
Published 12th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1002/adhm.202304285
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