What Is New in Ophthalmic Research – Focus on the Lens

Uwe Pleyer
2008 Ophthalmic Research  
antioxidative properties of NSAIDs/ASA, which is separate from their ability to reduce inflammation, pain and fever by inhibition of the enzyme cyclooxygenase. This study provides an explanation for previous reports on anticataractogenic effects of these substances. The understanding of reactive-oxygen-species-scavenging actions by NSAIDs/ASA may lead to further therapeutic/ prophylactic applications in the future.
doi:10.1159/000115039 fatcat:ceilc5weofbnfcdk7nlbnxpste