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Serum Asymmetric Dimethylarginine (ADMA) Levels in Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration (E-ARMD).
- Source :
- Medical Journal of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences & Health Services; Dec2012-Jan2013, Vol. 34 Issue 5, p10-10, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Background and Objectives: Exudative Age Related Macular degeneration (E-ARMD) is a multifactorial disease. The aim of the present study was to investigate the plasma levels of asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) as a factor involved in oxidative stress in patients with E-ARMD. Materials and Methods: In a case-control study, 45 patients with E-ARMD were compared with 45 sex- and age- matched healthy controls. The plasma levels of ADMA were measured by Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbant Assay (ELISA) method in both groups. Results: The levels of ADMA were higher in patients with E-ARMD (0.84±0.23 μM) than normal controls (0.71±0.25 μM) and the difference was statistically significant (p=0.012). Conclusion: High levels of ADMA as an endogenous nitric oxide synthase inhibitors may have a role in oxidative stress in E-ARMD patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16085671
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Medical Journal of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences & Health Services
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 85364470