Therapeutic Potentials of α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone in Eye Diseases
Yan Zhang
(2020)
Therapeutic Potentials of α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone in Eye Diseases: pp.
84-105.
Chapter 6.The Application of α-MSH in Retinal Diseases
The following sections are included:
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1.Regulation of α-MSH in Diabetic Retinopathy
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1.1.Manifestations and Pathogenesis of Diabetic Retinopathy
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1.2.Protective Effects and Mechanisms
of Action of α-MSH in Diabetic Retina
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2.Role of α-MSH in Retinal Ischemia/Reperfusion
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2.1.Manifestations of Retinal Damage Induced
by Ischemia/Reperfusion
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2.2.Mechanisms Underlying α-MSH’s Protection from Retinal Ischemia/Reperfusion Damage
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3.Role of α-MSH in Glutamate-Induced Excitotoxicity
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3.1.Glutamate and Glutamate Receptors
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3.2.Manifestations and Pathogenesis of Glutamate-Induced Excitotoxicity
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3.3.Mechanism underlying α-MSH’s Protection against Glutamate-Induced Excitotoxicity
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4.Regulation of α-MSH in Age-Related Macular
Degeneration
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4.1.The Characteristics and Pathogenesis of
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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4.2.The Role of α-MSH on Retinal Pigment Epithelium and Photoreceptors
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4.3. Mechanism of α-MSH in Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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5.Regulation of α-MSH in Retinal Dystrophy
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5.1.Manifestations and Pathogenesis of Retinal Dystrophy
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5.2.Protective Effects of MSH in Retinal Dystrophy
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