Protection against UVB inactivation (in vitro) of rat lens enzymes by natural antioxidants
- 1 January 1999
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
- Vol. 194 (1/2) , 41-45
- https://doi.org/10.1023/a:1006966318403
Abstract
Oxidative damage, through increased production of free radicals, is believed to be involved in UV-induced cataractogenesis (eye lens opacification). The possibility of UVB radiation causing damage to...Keywords
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