Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists are neuroprotective in experimental models of glaucoma.

Wheeler, L A

Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonists are neuroprotective in experimental models of glaucoma. [electronic resource] - European journal of ophthalmology - S30-5 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

1120-6721

10.1177/112067210101102s03 doi


Adrenergic alpha-2 Receptor Agonists
Adrenergic alpha-Agonists--therapeutic use
Animals
Brimonidine Tartrate
Cell Survival
Disease Models, Animal
Glaucoma--drug therapy
Injections, Intraperitoneal
Intraocular Pressure
Nerve Crush
Neuroprotective Agents--therapeutic use
Optic Nerve Injuries--complications
Quinoxalines--therapeutic use
Rats
Rats, Sprague-Dawley
Receptors, Adrenergic, alpha-2--metabolism
Retinal Diseases--etiology
Retinal Ganglion Cells--drug effects