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Abstract #70838 Published in IGR 18-2

The arguments for and against cannabinoids application in glaucomatous retinopathy

Panahi Y; Manayi A; Nikan M; Vazirian M
Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomédecine & pharmacothérapie 2017; 86: 620-627


Glaucoma represents several optic neuropathies leading to irreversible blindness through progressive retinal ganglion cell (RGC) loss. Reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) is known as the only modifiable factor in the treatment of this disorder. Application of exogenous cannabinoids to lower IOP has attracted attention of scientists as potential agents for the treatment of glaucoma. Accordingly, neuroprotective effect of these agents has been recently described through modulation of endocannabinoid system in the eye. In the present work, pertinent information regarding ocular endocannabinoid system, mechanism of exogenous cannabinoids interaction with the ocular endocannabinoid system to reduce IOP, and neuroprotection property of cannabinoids will be discussed according to current scientific literature. In addition to experimental studies, bioavailability of cannabinoids, clinical surveys, and adverse effects of application of cannabinoids in glaucoma will be reviewed.

Chemical Injuries Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

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11.14 Investigational drugs; pharmacological experiments (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)
3.8 Pharmacology (Part of: 3 Laboratory methods)



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