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SUBMITTER: Du S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5536140 | biostudies-literature | 2017
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Du Shaobo S Han Biao B Li Kang K Zhang Xuan X Sha Xueli X Gao Lan L
BioMed research international 20170717
<i>Lycium barbarum</i> polysaccharides (LBPs) have been shown to play a key role in protecting the eyes by reducing the apoptosis induced by certain types of damage. However, it is not known whether LBPs can protect damaged corneal cells from apoptosis. Moreover, no reports have focused on the role of LBPs in guarding against ultraviolet B- (UVB-) induced apoptosis. The present study aimed to investigate the protective effect and underlying mechanism of LBPs against UVB-induced apoptosis in rat ...[more]