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Protective Effects of a Lutein Ester Prodrug, Lutein Diglutaric Acid, against H2O2-Induced Oxidative Stress in Human Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells
- Chawanphat Muangnoi,
- Rianthong Phumsuay,
- Nattapong Jongjitphisut,
- Pasin Waikasikorn,
- Monsin Sangsawat,
- Paitoon Rashatasakhon,
- Luminita Paraoan and
- Pornchai Rojsitthisak
Oxidative stress-induced cell damage and death of the retinal pigmented epithelium (RPE), a polarized monolayer that maintains retinal health and homeostasis, lead to the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Several studies show tha...