A millifluidic-based 3D-platform as a useful tool for the efficacy of glaucoma therapeutic strategies

Authors :: Anna Maria Bassi
Vanessa Almonti
Mario Passalacqua
Sonia Scarfì
Sara Tirendi
Stefania Vernazza
Source :: Biomedical Science and Engineering. 4
Publication Year :: 2021
Publisher :: PAGEPress Publications, 2021.
Abstract: The aim of this present study is to investigate the role of damaged Trabecular Meshwork (TM) in triggering neuron-like cell apoptosis. Preliminary results showed that stressed TM releases harmful signals to neuron-like cells, suggesting its pivotal role in glaucoma cascade.

Subjects :: medicine.medical_specialty
medicine.anatomical_structure
genetic structures
business.industry
Ophthalmology
Medicine
Glaucoma
sense organs
General Medicine
Trabecular meshwork
business
medicine.disease
In vitro model

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