Abstract | PURPOSE: METHODS:
Plasmin concentration of the rabbit vitreous after separate and combined intravitreal administrations of recombinant lysine- plasminogen and recombinant urokinase was tested in 78 rabbits to determine the optimal method of administration. The safety and efficacy of these agents and sulfur hexafluoride in inducing complete posterior vitreous detachment (total separation of the vitreous apart from vitreous base) were also evaluated. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Gamze Men, Gholam A Peyman, Mahmoud Genaidy, Po-Cheng Kuo, Fatemah Ghahramani, Diane A Blake, Yanno Bezerra, Georges Naaman, Eduardo Figueiredo |
Journal | Retina (Philadelphia, Pa.)
(Retina)
Vol. 24
Issue 2
Pg. 199-209
(Apr 2004)
ISSN: 0275-004X [Print] United States |
PMID | 15097878
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Drug Combinations
- Peptide Fragments
- Recombinant Proteins
- lysyl-plasminogen
- Plasminogen
- Fibrinolysin
- Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator
- Sulfur Hexafluoride
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Topics |
- Animals
- Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
- Drug Combinations
- Fibrinolysin
(biosynthesis)
- Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
- Osmolar Concentration
- Peptide Fragments
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Plasminogen
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Rabbits
- Recombinant Proteins
(administration & dosage)
- Retina
(ultrastructure)
- Sulfur Hexafluoride
(administration & dosage)
- Time Factors
- Urokinase-Type Plasminogen Activator
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Vitreous Body
(metabolism, ultrastructure)
- Vitreous Detachment
(chemically induced)
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