The effect of carnosine on inflammatory processes during contusion of the eyeball

The effect of dipeptide carnosine on proteolytic processes accompanying inflammation was investigated in lacrimal fluid of patients with eyeball contusion. Eye drops containing 5% carnosine in combination with traditional treatment reduced elastase-like activity in lacrimal fluid and increased effec...

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Published inBiomeditsinskaia khimiia Vol. 52; no. 2; p. 188
Main Authors Volkov, O A, Neshkova, G A, Moshetova, L K, Iarovaia, G A
Format Journal Article
LanguageRussian
Published Russia (Federation) 01.03.2006
Subjects
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal - administration & dosage
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal - therapeutic use
Carnosine - administration & dosage
Carnosine - therapeutic use
Contusions - drug therapy
Contusions - enzymology
Eye Injuries - drug therapy
Eye Injuries - enzymology
Humans
Ophthalmic Solutions
Pancreatic Elastase - antagonists & inhibitors
Panophthalmitis - drug therapy
Panophthalmitis - enzymology
Tears - enzymology
Wounds, Nonpenetrating - drug therapy
Wounds, Nonpenetrating - enzymology
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Summary:The effect of dipeptide carnosine on proteolytic processes accompanying inflammation was investigated in lacrimal fluid of patients with eyeball contusion. Eye drops containing 5% carnosine in combination with traditional treatment reduced elastase-like activity in lacrimal fluid and increased effectiveness of therapy.
ISSN:2310-6972