This paper presents a theoretical approach to glaucoma, with the aim of improving the comprehension of the biophysical bases for new possible therapies. The approach is based on a non-equilibrium thermodynamic model. The results point to the fundamental role of the membrane’s electric potential and of its relation with inflammation and ion fluxes. A new viewpoint is suggested to consider anti-inflammation and photobiomodulation as possible therapies for glaucoma.
Thermal Physics and Glaucoma: From Thermodynamic to Biophysical Considerations to Designing Future Therapies / Lucia, U.; Grisolia, G.. - In: APPLIED SCIENCES. - ISSN 2076-3417. - STAMPA. - 10:(2020), pp. 7071-7076. [10.3390/app10207071]
Thermal Physics and Glaucoma: From Thermodynamic to Biophysical Considerations to Designing Future Therapies
Lucia, U.;Grisolia, G.
2020
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This paper presents a theoretical approach to glaucoma, with the aim of improving the comprehension of the biophysical bases for new possible therapies. The approach is based on a non-equilibrium thermodynamic model. The results point to the fundamental role of the membrane’s electric potential and of its relation with inflammation and ion fluxes. A new viewpoint is suggested to consider anti-inflammation and photobiomodulation as possible therapies for glaucoma.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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