Oxidized chondroitin sulfate eye drops ameliorate the prognosis of fungal keratitis with anti-inflammatory and antifungal effects
Xue Tian, Xudong Peng, Xiaojing Long, Jing Lin, Yingxue Zhang, Lu Zhan, Guiqiu Zhao
Abstract
keratitis in mice by inhibiting the growth of fungi, reducing the recruitment of neutrophils and inhibiting the inflammatory response. It provides innovative ideas for the development and application of OCS in medicine and biomaterials fields.
Topics & Concepts
Fungal keratitisAntifungalOxidizing agentChondroitin sulfateKeratitisCorneal inflammationChondroitinSulfateSodium periodateChemistryMedicinePharmacologyMicrobiologyOphthalmologyBiologyBiochemistryGlycosaminoglycanOrganic chemistryOcular Surface and Contact LensOcular Infections and TreatmentsCorneal Surgery and Treatments