General Research Model: rat

Neuroprotective effects of saturated hydrogen water on retinal ganglion cells in rat optic nerve crush model

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Hydrogen Water: A Potential Guardian for Your Eyes

Scientists in China found that hydrogen water may help protect retinal ganglion cells from damage, potentially preventing vision loss. The study used a rat optic nerve crush model to simulate human eye damage. More research is needed, but the results are promising for the future of eye health.

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Abstract

Publish Year 2014 Country China Rank Positive Journal Ophthalmology in China Primary Topic Eye Secondary TopicRetinal Injury Model Rat Tertiary TopicOptic Nerve Crush Vehicle Water (Dissolved) pH Neutral Application Injection Comparison Complement

Methods

Results: The average survival percentage of RGCs in A, B and C group was 40.35% ± 13.04%, 58.34% ± 14.00%, and 43.07% ± 7.80%, respectively(F=3.965, P=0.041). A significant difference was found between group B and A(P=0.020), between group B and C (P=0.042). The difference between group A and C was no significant (P=0.698).

Results

Conclusion: Dropping saturated hydrogen water into eyes for 14 days may play a protective role for RGCs in rat optic nerve crush model.