Protective effects of free radical scavengers on transient ischemia-induced retinal ganglion cell death
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117, Text Words; 2163, Figures; 3, Table; 0 Running Title; Protection of RGC with free radical scavengers *Correspondence: Hiroyuki Nawa Division of Molecular Neurobiology Brain Research Institute, Niigata University 1-757 Asahimachi, Chuo-ku, Niigata 951-8585, Japan Tel. +81-25-227-0613 Fax. +81-25-227-0815 e-mail: [email protected]
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