Caffeic acid phenethyl ester to inhibit posterior capsule opacification in rabbits.

IF, Hepsen; H, Bayramlar; A, Gultek; S, Ozen; F, Tilgen; C, Evereklioglu

doi:10.1016/s0886-3350(97)80031-4

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Caffeic acid phenethyl ester to inhibit posterior capsule opacification in rabbits.

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Hepsen IF

Bayramlar H

Gultek A

Abstract

<h4>Purpose</h4>To assess whether caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) prevents posterior capsule opacification (PCO) by suppressing the transformation of the lens epithelial cells.<h4>Setting</h4>Departments of Ophthalmology, Chemistry, and Pathology, Turgut Ozal Medical Center, University of Inonu,...

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