2013 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Study of electrical stimulation therapy for optic neuropathies
| Project/Area Number |
22791658
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Ophthalmology
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| Research Institution | Osaka University |
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Principal Investigator |
MORIMOTO Takeshi 大阪大学, 医学(系)研究科(研究院), 准教授 (00530198)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2010-04-01 – 2014-03-31
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| Keywords | 神経保護 / 電気刺激治療 / 網膜神経節細胞 |
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| Research Abstract |
In the present study, I investigated the mechanism underlying electrical stimulation -induced neuroprotection of retinal ganglion cells and examined the effect of electrical stimulation on various optic neuropathies. I elucidated that retinal neurovascular coupling was activated by electrical stimulation to exert neuroprotection. And moreover I found that about 30% of patients improved their vision after electrical stimulation treatment. Finally I established the protocol of electrical stimulation therapy for various optic neuropathies.
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