Protective effects of N-acetylcysteine on triamcinolone acetonide-induced lens damage in rats.

Conclusion: These results indicate that the NAC produces a protective mechanism against IVTA-induced cataract and suggest a role of oxidative stress in pathogenesis.
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Source: Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology - March 18, 2014 Category: Toxicology Authors: Tuzcu EA, Tuzcu K, Basarslan F, Motor S, Coskun M, Keskin U, Ayintap E, Ilhan O, Oksuz H Tags: Cutan Ocul Toxicol Source Type: research