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ReviewBiomolecules2024

Oxidative Stress and Cataract Formation: Evaluating the Efficacy of Antioxidant Therapies.

Merve Kulbay, Kevin Y Wu, Gurleen K Nirwal, Paul Bélanger, Simon D Tran

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Review in Biomolecules, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 29 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

29 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Merve KulbayDepartment of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC H4A 3S5, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-2756-3973
Kevin Y WuDivision of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J4K 0A8, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-1662-6900
Gurleen K NirwalDepartment of Zoology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada.ORCID 0009-0008-6020-6509
Paul BélangerDivision of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J4K 0A8, Canada.
Simon D TranFaculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3A 1G1, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-5594-359X

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This comprehensive review investigates the pivotal role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cataract formation and evaluates the potential of antioxidant therapies in mitigating this ocular condition. By elucidating the mechanisms of oxidative stress, the article examines how ROS contribute to the deterioration of lens proteins and lipids, leading to the characteristic aggregation, cross-linking, and light scattering observed in cataracts. The review provides a thorough assessment of various antioxidant strategies aimed at preventing and managing cataracts, such as dietary antioxidants (i.e., vitamins C and E, lutein, and zeaxanthin), as well as pharmacological agents with antioxidative properties. Furthermore, the article explores innovative therapeutic approaches, including gene therapy and nanotechnology-based delivery systems, designed to bolster antioxidant defenses in ocular tissues. Concluding with a critical analysis of current research, the review offers evidence-based recommendations for optimizing antioxidant therapies. The current literature on the use of antioxidant therapies to prevent cataract formation is sparse. There is a lack of evidence-based conclusions; further clinical studies are needed to endorse the use of antioxidant strategies in patients to prevent cataractogenesis. However, personalized treatment plans considering individual patient factors and disease stages can be applied. This article serves as a valuable resource, providing insights into the potential of antioxidants to alleviate the burden of cataracts.

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AntioxidantsCataractOxidative StressReactive Oxygen SpeciesAnimalsGenetic TherapyHumansLens, CrystallineAntioxidantsReactive Oxygen Speciesantioxidantscataract formationoxidative stresstreatments

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PMID39334822
PMCPMC11430732

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