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Role of malondialdehyde and superoxide dismutase in cataractogenesis

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Malondialdehyde (MDA) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in lens and plasma of patients with age-related and myopic cataract were assessed. Higher levels of lens MDA in myopic patients showed a greater lipid peroxidation process than in patients with age-related cataract indicating higher oxidative stress in myopic lens. The difference in plasma MDA of myopic cataract and age-related cataract patients was not significant. The SOD level was lower in myopic patients than in patients with age-related cataract.

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  1. Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, B-1453RIJ Enclave, Sunderpur, 221005, Varanasi, India

    R. P. Bhatia MS,  Ruchi Rai MS &  G. R. K. Rao MS

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Bhatia, R.P., Rai, R. & Rao, G.R.K. Role of malondialdehyde and superoxide dismutase in cataractogenesis. Ann Ophthalmol 38, 103–106 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1385/AO:38:2:103

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