Caspase-9 inhibitor in retinal vein occlusion (IMAGE)

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Caspase-9 inhibitor in retinal vein occlusion

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Eyedrops with a caspase-9 inhibitor prevent retinal injury from retinal vein occlusion. In the left image, RVO causes swelling in the retina and the retinal layers are less distinct. In the right image, the eye drops have restored the distinct layers of the retina.

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Troy lab (CUIMC)

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