Naphthalene cataracts in rats Association of eye pigmentation and cataract development
Koch, HR; Doldi, K; Hockwin, O
| HERO ID | 32884 |
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| In Press | No |
| Year | 1976 |
| Title | Naphthalene cataracts in rats Association of eye pigmentation and cataract development |
| Authors | Koch, HR; Doldi, K; Hockwin, O |
| Journal | Documenta Ophthalmologica |
| Volume | 48 |
| Page Numbers | 293-303 |
| Abstract | The development of naphthalene cataracts was studied in 5 strains of rattus norvegicus of different pigmentation. Whereas all animals of the pigmented strains (E3, BDE, DA) developed zonular cataracts after latencies of 20 to 28 days, only some of the albinos (Wistar, Sprague Dawley) exhibited less pronounced changes after longer latencies of 32 to 61 days. The possible importance of the melanin-synthetizing enzyme phenol oxidase (tyrosinase) of the iris for the formation of the cataractogenic substance 1,2-naphthodiquinone is discussed. |
| Doi | 10.1007/978-94-010-1571-4_31 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Comments | Doc. Ophthalmol. 48: 293-303. |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
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