The Therapeutic Effects of Purified Cortrophin Gel on Experimental Autoimmune Uveitis
Andrew W. Taylor, Madeleine Kim, J. Zhao +1 more2025Ocular Immunology and InflammationJournal Article
Immune/InnateOcular
Abstract
RCI treatment effectively suppressed uveitis and protected the retina from inflammatory damage. These findings further illustrate the potential of melanocortin-based therapies for uveitis.
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