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Green tea is neuroprotective in diabetic retinopathy.
PURPOSE Green tea (GT), widely studied for its beneficial properties in protecting against brain ischemia, is a rich source of polyphenols, particularly (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). The results presented here demonstrate the beneficial effects of GT in diabetic retinas and in retinal cells under diabetic conditions. METHODS Diabetes was induced in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR)...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Geo: Geography and Environment
سال: 2016
ISSN: 2054-4049
DOI: 10.1002/geo2.21