Neuroprotective Potential of Ginkgo biloba in Retinal Diseases.
Planta Med
; 85(17): 1292-1303, 2019 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-31266069
ABSTRACT
Like other tissues of the central nervous system, the retina is susceptible to damage by oxidative processes that result in several neurodegenerative disease such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, ischaemic retinal disease, retinal disease produced by light oxidation, and detached retina, among other diseases. The use of antioxidant substances is a solution to some health problems caused by oxidative stress, because they regulate redox homeostasis and reduce oxidative stress. This is important for neurodegeneration linked to oxidation processes. In line with this, Ginkgo biloba is a medicinal plant with excellent antioxidant properties whose effects have been demonstrated in several degenerative processes, including retinal diseases associated with neurodegeneration. This review describes the current literature on the role of ginkgo in retinal diseases associated with neurodegeneration. The information leads to the conclusion that G. biloba extracts might be a good option to improve certain neurodegenerative retinal diseases, but more research is needed to determine the safety and efficacy of G. biloba in these retinal degenerative processes.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças Retinianas
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Extratos Vegetais
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Fármacos Neuroprotetores
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Ginkgo biloba
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Fitoterapia
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Planta Med
Ano de publicação:
2019
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Espanha