Neural Regeneration Research ›› 2022, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (8): 1751-1752.doi: 10.4103/1673-5374.332147

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A novel approach in preventing vascular leakage and angiogenesis in wet age-related macular degeneration

Kaori H. Yamada*   

  1. Department of Pharmacology and Regenerative Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
  • Online:2022-08-15 Published:2022-01-22
  • Contact: Kaori H. Yamada, PhD, horiguch@uic.edu.
  • Supported by:
    The present work was supported by NIH 1R01EY029339-01A1 (to KHY).

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Abstract: The vascular system carries blood throughout the body to supply oxygen and nutrients to tissues and remove waste from tissues. Dysfunction of the vascular system worsens many diseases. In this perspective, vascular function in blinding eye diseases, current therapies, and our developing approach will be introduced.