A possible mechanism of X-ray-induced injury in rat lens

Avunduk, AM; Yardimci, S; Avunduk, MC; Kurnaz, L; Cengiz, M

doi:10.1016/s0021-5155(99)00169-0

A possible mechanism of X-ray-induced injury in rat lens

Avunduk A., Yardimci S., Avunduk M., Kurnaz L., Cengiz M.

JAPANESE JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, vol.44, no.1, pp.88-91, 2000 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 44 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2000
Doi Number: 10.1016/s0021-5155(99)00169-0
Journal Name: JAPANESE JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.88-91
Hacettepe University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Purpose: X-ray and other radiation can cause cataract, but the pathogenic mechanism is largely unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the accumulation of iron in the x-ray-exposed rat lens and its relationship to lens injury.