Activity-Dependent Neuroprotective Protein (ADNP)-Derived Peptide (NAP) Counteracts UV-B Radiation-Induced ROS Formation in Corneal Epithelium

• Main Authors: Grazia Maugeri (Author), Agata Grazia D'Amico (Author), Salvatore Giunta (Author), Cesarina Giallongo (Author), Daniele Tibullo (Author), Claudio Bucolo (Author), Salvatore Saccone (Author), Concetta Federico (Author), Davide Scollo (Author), Antonio Longo (Author), Teresio Avitabile (Author), Giuseppe Musumeci (Author), Velia D'Agata (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The corneal epithelium, the outermost layer of the cornea, acts as a dynamic barrier preventing access to harmful agents into the intraocular space. It is subjected daily to different insults, and ultraviolet B (UV-B) irradiation represents one of the main causes of injury. In our previous study, we...