Glaucoma is a heterogeneous group of chronic neurodegenerative disorders characterized
by a relatively selective, progressive damage to the retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and their …

Glaucoma is the most substantial cause of irreversible blinding, which is accompanied by
progressive retinal ganglion cell damage. Retinal ganglion cells are energy-intensive …

Iron is essential for cell survival and function. It is a transition metal, that could change its
oxidation state from Fe2+ to Fe3+ involving an electron transfer, the key of vital functions but …

Purpose Trace elements might play a role in the complex multifactorial pathogenesis of
open-angle glaucoma. The aim of this study was to analyze concentrations of trace elements …

Neurodegenerative ocular disorders mostly develop with aging and present great
complications in the quality of life. Glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration …

Trace elements play an important role in the pathogenesis of several serious
ophthalmological disorders, such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) …

Metallothioneins are the metal-rich proteins that play important roles in metal homeostasis
and detoxification. Moreover, these proteins protect cells against oxidative stress, inhibit …

Background Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is the most common form of chronic,
progressive optic neuropathies characterized by slow degeneration of the retinal ganglion …

Importance Abnormal body levels of essential elements and exposure to toxic trace metals
have been postulated to contribute to the pathogenesis of diseases affecting many organ …

Dietary magnesium (Mg2+) supplementation can enhance memory in young and aged rats.
Memory-enhancing capacity was largely ascribed to increases in hippocampal synaptic …