Publications by authors named "Julie Hercus"
Ageing Res Rev
March 2022
Article Synopsis
- As life expectancy rises, age-related health issues like neurodegenerative diseases, particularly glaucoma, are becoming more prevalent among the aging population.
- Oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction play crucial roles in the progression of glaucoma, which currently affects around 80 million people globally.
- The review discusses potential therapies targeting oxidative stress, highlighting plant-derived antioxidants and innovative drug delivery systems like nanotechnology to enhance treatment effectiveness for age-related diseases.
