Therapeutic Potential of Erythropoietin in Retinal and Optic Nerve Diseases

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Kucuk B., Cevik Y., ACAR U., SOBACI G.

CNS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS-DRUG TARGETS, vol.14, no.9, pp.1225-1234, 2015 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 14 Issue: 9
• Publication Date: 2015
• Doi Number: 10.2174/1871527314666150821104800
• Journal Name: CNS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS-DRUG TARGETS
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.1225-1234
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Recent studies have shown that, in addition to its well-known erythropoietic effects, erythropoietin has anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and neurotrophic effects in different tissues including the retina and optic nerve. In this review, we made a comprehensive search to define the therapeutic potential of erythropoietin in retinal and optic nerve diseases that lead to blindness.