Inhibitory Effect of Sub-conjunctival Tocilizumab on Alkali Burn Induced Corneal Neovascularization in Rats


Sari E. S., Yazici A., Aksit H., Yay A. H., Sahin G., Yildiz O., ...More

CURRENT EYE RESEARCH, vol.40, no.1, pp.48-55, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 40 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.3109/02713683.2014.914541
  • Journal Name: CURRENT EYE RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.48-55
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: To evaluate the effects of sub-conjunctivally applied interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6R) antibody (tocilizumab) on alkali burn induced corneal neovascularization (CNV) in rats.