Histological Evaluation of Local TNF Alpha Inhibition on Conjunctiva and Tenon Fibroblastic Activity in Surgical Wound Healing of Rabbit eyes (exPerimental Prestudy)

UÇAR D., Ocakoglu Ö., Solakoglu S.

TURK OFTALMOLOJI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, vol.39, no.3, pp.197-204, 2009 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 39 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: TURK OFTALMOLOJI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.197-204
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Subconjonctival fibrosis has an important role on results of glaucoma surgery. We investigated histologically the effect of infliximab (a TNF alpha inhibitor) on conjunctiva and tenon fibroblastic activity of rabbit eyes during wound healing period of the surgical wound.