| Literature DB >> 33946979 |
Jin-Sun Hwang1, Young-Joo Shin1.
Abstract
Choline is essential for maintaining the structure and function of cells in humans. Choline plays an important role in eye health and disease. It is a precursor of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter of the parasympathetic nervous system, and it is involved in the production and secretion of tears by the lacrimal glands. It also contributes to the stability of the cells and tears on the ocular surface and is involved in retinal development and differentiation. Choline deficiency is associated with retinal hemorrhage, glaucoma, and dry eye syndrome. Choline supplementation may be effective for treating these diseases.Entities:
Keywords: choline; diabetic retinopathy; dry eye syndrome; glaucoma; ocular disease; retina
Year: 2021 PMID： 33946979 DOI： 10.3390/ijms22094733
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Int J Mol Sci ISSN： 1422-0067 Impact factor: 5.923