A graphene-Ag based near-infrared defined accurate anti-scarring strategy for ocular glaucoma surgery
Yanan Wang, Zikang Xu, Wenchi Li, Wei Wei, Mengqi Qin, Qun Li, Xuexia Liu, Xu Zhang, Xiaolei Wang
Abstract
A multifunctional platform (PVA@rGO-Ag/5-Fu) integrated with photothermal, antibacterial and drug delivery abilities is developed. The experiments proved that PVA@rGO-Ag/5-Fu has potential as an efficacious anti-scarring agent for filtering surgery.
Topics & Concepts
Photothermal therapyGlaucomaBleb (medicine)Glaucoma surgeryBiocompatibilityAntimetaboliteFibrosisIntraocular pressureEndophthalmitisDrug deliveryTrabeculectomyMedicineSurgeryOphthalmologyChemistryChemotherapyPathologyMaterials scienceNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryCorneal Surgery and TreatmentsOcular Surface and Contact LensGlaucoma and retinal disorders