Saffron: A Multitask Neuroprotective Agent for Retinal Degenerative Diseases

• Main Authors: Stefano Di Marco (Author), Veronica Carnicelli (Author), Nicola Franceschini (Author), Mattia Di Paolo (Author), Marco Piccardi (Author), Silvia Bisti (Author), Benedetto Falsini (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2019-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Both age related macular degeneration (AMD) and light induced retinal damage share the common major role played by oxidative stress in the induction/progression of degenerative events. Light damaged (LD) rats have been widely used as a convenient model to gain insight into the mechanisms of degenera...