Omega-3 fatty acids in prevention of diabetic retinopathy.

Published in: The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (2017)

Utilizing this potential, we may develop effective prophylactic agents which markedly inhibit the advent of retinal angiogenesis and prevent the apoptosis of retinal endothelial and neuronal cells, thereby averting retinal degeneration, hence safeguarding diabetic patients from this sight-threatening complication.

Keyphrases

diabetic retinopathy
optical coherence tomography
cell cycle arrest
induced apoptosis
endothelial cells
fatty acid
cell death
endoplasmic reticulum stress
oxidative stress
pi k akt
optic nerve
human health