Animal Models of Glaucoma
Joint Authors
Dunmire, Jeffrey
Sewell, Abby
Edward, Deepak P.
A. Bouhenni, Rachida
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Glaucoma is a heterogeneous group of disorders that progressively lead to blindness due to loss of retinal ganglion cells and damage to the optic nerve.
It is a leading cause of blindness and visual impairment worldwide.
Although research in the field of glaucoma is substantial, the pathophysiologic mechanisms causing the disease are not completely understood.
A wide variety of animal models have been used to study glaucoma.
These include monkeys, dogs, cats, rodents, and several other species.
Although these models have provided valuable information about the disease, there is still no ideal model for studying glaucoma due to its complexity.
In this paper we present a summary of most of the animal models that have been developed and used for the study of the different types of glaucoma, the strengths and limitations associated with each species use, and some potential criteria to develop a suitable model.
American Psychological Association (APA)
A. Bouhenni, Rachida& Dunmire, Jeffrey& Sewell, Abby& Edward, Deepak P.. 2012. Animal Models of Glaucoma. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
A. Bouhenni, Rachida…[et al.]. Animal Models of Glaucoma. BioMed Research International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
A. Bouhenni, Rachida& Dunmire, Jeffrey& Sewell, Abby& Edward, Deepak P.. Animal Models of Glaucoma. BioMed Research International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-991844
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-991844