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The Therapeutic Effects of Purified Cortrophin Gel on Experimental Autoimmune Uveitis

Andrew W. Taylor, Madeleine Kim, J. Zhao +1 more2025Ocular Immunology and InflammationJournal Article
10.1080/09273948.2025.2532821PubMedFree full text
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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