Dioscin attenuates D‑galactose‑induced retinal pigment epithelium senescence and epithelial-mesenchymal transition via the TGF‑β2/PI3K/Akt/β‑catenin pathway
PloS one · Ouyang Q et al. · Paper published 28 Sep 2026
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Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the protective effects of Dioscin in an age-related macular degeneration (AMD) -like model and to explore its potential therapeutic mechanisms.
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Dioscin attenuates D‑galactose‑induced retinal pigment epithelium senescence and epithelial-mesenchymal transition via the TGF‑β2/PI3K/Akt/β‑catenin pathway
Ouyang Q, Zhou H, Ji C et al.
PloS one · 28 Sep 2026 · Peer-reviewed
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