Bevacizumab-Loaded Polyurethane Subconjunctival Implants: Effects on Experimental Glaucoma Filtration Surgery

PURPOSE: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) may contribute to the scarring process resulting from glaucoma filtration surgery, since this cytokine may stimulate fibroblast proliferation. The aim of this study was to describe a new bevacizumab-loaded polyurethane implant (BPUI) and to evaluate...

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Main Authors: Paula, Jayter Silva, Ribeiro, Vanessa Raquel Coimbra, Chahud, Fernando, Cannellini, Roberta, Monteiro, Tassia Cristina, de Lima Gomes, Elionai Cassiana, Reinach, Peter Sol, Veronese Rodrigues, Maria de Lourdes, Silva-Cunha, Armando
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. 2013
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3708623/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23391327
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1089/jop.2012.0136
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