(3R, 3'R)-Zeaxanthin protects the retina from photo-oxidative damage via modulating the inflammation and visual health molecular markers.

CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that OMX is a potent substance that can be used to protect photoreceptor cell degeneration in the retina exposed to intense light.
PMID: 30513212 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology - December 4, 2018 Category: Toxicology Authors: Sahin K, Akdemir F, Orhan C, Tuzcu M, Gencoglu H, Sahin N, Ozercan IH, Ali S, Yilmaz I, Juturu V Tags: Cutan Ocul Toxicol Source Type: research