Molecular Mechanisms Related to Oxidative Stress in Retinitis Pigmentosa

• Main Authors: Carla Enrica Gallenga (Author), Maria Lonardi (Author), Sofia Pacetti (Author), Sara Silvia Violanti (Author), Paolo Tassinari (Author), Francesco Di Virgilio (Author), Mauro Tognon (Author), Paolo Perri (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is an inherited retinopathy. Nevertheless, non-genetic biological factors play a central role in its pathogenesis and progression, including inflammation, autophagy and oxidative stress. The retina is particularly affected by oxidative stress due to its high metabolic rate...