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ArticleJournal of neuroinflammation2025

Sex differences on laser-induced choroidal neovascularization and short-chain fatty acid treatment in a mouse model.

Chufan Yan, Caio Andreeta Figueiredo, Inga-Marie Pompös, Bilge Ugursu, Paula Arribas-Lange, Sergej Skosyrski, Seulkee Yang, Petra Althoff, Norbert Kociok, Antonia M Joussen and 1 more

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Article in Journal of neuroinflammation, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Chufan Yan *Department of Ophthalmology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany.
Caio Andreeta Figueiredo *Department of Ophthalmology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany.
Inga-Marie PompösDepartment of Ophthalmology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany.
Bilge UgursuDepartment of Ophthalmology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany.
Paula Arribas-LangeDepartment of Ophthalmology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany.
Sergej SkosyrskiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany.
Seulkee YangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany.
Petra AlthoffDepartment of Ophthalmology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany.
Norbert KociokDepartment of Ophthalmology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany.
Antonia M JoussenDepartment of Ophthalmology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany.
Susanne A WolfDepartment of Ophthalmology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany. susanne.wolf@charite.de.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of blindness worldwide, with a clinical presentation that varies between sexes. In late-stage AMD, choroidal neovascularization (CNV) triggers retinal inflammation and degeneration, processes that are exacerbated by an overactive response of retinal microglial cells. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) have emerged as potential treatments for AMD due to their anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, we investigate the effects of SCFA treatment in a laser-induced CNV mouse model, focusing on sex-dependent differences in disease progression and microglial response. Our findings demonstrate distinct sex-specific patterns in the development of CNV and associated pathological hallmarks. SCFA treatment resulted in a slight increase in density of Iba1

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Choroidal NeovascularizationLasersSex CharacteristicsAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalFemaleMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLMicrogliaAge-related macular degenerationChoroidal neovascularizationRetinal microgliaSex differencesShort-chain fatty acids

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PMID40684170
PMCPMC12276663

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