Melatonin as an Ocular Anti-Inflammatory

ROSENSTEIN, R; FERNANDEZ, D; CHIANELLI, M; DEL SOLE MARÍA JOSÉ; SAENZ, D; SANDE, P

Indoleamines: Sources, Role in Biological Processes and Health Effects,

Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Lugar: Hauppauge NY 11788-3619; Año: 2015; p. 147 - 164

Uveitis is a prevalentintraocular inflammatory disease, and one of the most damaging ocular conditions. Currently avaible therapies are relatively effective in the treatment od uveitis, but are often associated with severe side effects. In that context, uveitis remains a challenging field to ophthalmologists and represent a significant public health concern. Oxidative stress-induced inflammation in a major contributor to uveitis.