Creatine kinase/α-crystallin interaction functions in cataract development
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2020.100748
Abstract: Creatine kinase (CK) is an energy storage enzyme that plays an important role in energy metabolism. CK/phosphocreatine functions as an energy buffer and links ATP production sites with ATP utilization sites. Several key mutations in… read more here.
Keywords: interaction; interaction crystallin; cataract development; creatine kinase ... See more keywords
Bioinorganic Markers of a Loss of the Crystalline Lens Capsule Barrier Properties and Consequent Age-Related Cataract Development
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DOI: 10.1134/s0012496619040070
Abstract: The age-related cataract development consequent upon a loss of the lens capsule barrier properties proved to be associated with accumulation of sodium, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. For the first time the use of spatial cluster… read more here.
Keywords: cataract development; age related; geometry; lens capsule ... See more keywords
Puerarin prevents cataract development and progression in diabetic rats through Nrf2/HO-1 signaling
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DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2019.10320
Abstract: Puerarin is the major bioactive ingredient isolated from the dry root of Pueraria lobata, a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. Puerarin has been used to treat diabetes and cataracts in China; however, its underlying… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; puerarin; cataract development; diabetic rats ... See more keywords