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protoporphyrin ix and Retinopathy of Prematurity

protoporphyrin ix has been researched along with Retinopathy of Prematurity in 1 studies

protoporphyrin IX: RN given refers to parent cpd; structure in Merck Index, 9th ed, #7685
protoporphyrin : A cyclic tetrapyrrole that consists of porphyrin bearing four methyl substituents at positions 3, 8, 13 and 17, two vinyl substituents at positions 7 and 12 and two 2-carboxyethyl substituents at positions 2 and 18. The parent of the class of protoporphyrins.

Retinopathy of Prematurity: A bilateral retinopathy occurring in premature infants treated with excessively high concentrations of oxygen, characterized by vascular dilatation, proliferation, and tortuosity, edema, and retinal detachment, with ultimate conversion of the retina into a fibrous mass that can be seen as a dense retrolental membrane. Usually growth of the eye is arrested and may result in microophthalmia, and blindness may occur. (Dorland, 27th ed)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bynoe, LA1
Gottsch, JD1
Sadda, SR1
Panton, RW1
Haller, EM1
Gleason, CA1

Other Studies

1 other study available for protoporphyrin ix and Retinopathy of Prematurity

ArticleYear
An elevated hematogenous photosensitizer in the preterm neonate.
    Investigative ophthalmology & visual science, 1993, Volume: 34, Issue:10

    Topics: Fetal Blood; Gestational Age; Humans; Infant, Low Birth Weight; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature;

1993