Sulforaphane can protect lens cells against oxidative stress: implications for cataract prevention.

Liu H., Smith A. J., Lott M., Bao Y., Bowater R. P., Reddan J. R., Wormstone I. M.. (2013)

Investigative ophthalmology & visual science, 54, 5236-48

Protecting the lens against oxidative stress is of great importance in delaying the onset of cataract. Isothiocyanates, such as sulforaphane (SFN), are proposed to provide cytoprotection against oxidative stress. We therefore tested the ability of SFN to perform this role in lens cells and establish its ability to delay the onset of cataract.

Investigative ophthalmology & visual science, 54, 5236-48

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