Protective effect of saturated hydrogen saline against blue light-induced retinal damage in rats.
Mei Feng, Xing-Hua Wang, Xiao-Bo Yang, Qing Xiao, Fa-Gang Jiang · International journal of ophthalmology · 2012
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In female Sprague-Dawley rats, saturated hydrogen saline could protect the retina from light-induced damage by attenuating oxidative stress. These results are preclinical and suggest molecular hydrogen's therapeutic potential in the condition studied. Further human research is needed to establish clinical effectiveness.
What the Researchers Studied
To explore the effect of saturated hydrogen saline on blue light-induced retinal damage in rats.
How Molecular Hydrogen Was Used
Group 3 included 30 rats received light exposure with intraperitoneal injection of saturated hydrogen saline. The amount of intraperitoneal injection of saturated hydrogen saline and normal saline was calculated in the ratio of 1ml/100g of rat weight.
What the Researchers Found
In female Sprague-Dawley rats, saturated hydrogen saline could protect the retina from light-induced damage by attenuating oxidative stress.
H₂ Mechanisms / Biological Findings
Saturated hydrogen saline could protect the retina from light-induced damage by attenuating oxidative stress.
Authors’ Conclusion
The authors concluded that saturated hydrogen saline could protect the retina from light-induced damage by attenuating oxidative stress.