Eucalyptol Blocks Diabetes-Associated Disruption of Tight Junction and Blood Retinal Barrier in Retinal Pigment Epithelial Cells and Diabetic Eyes

摘要

Diabetes-associated retinal impairment has been implicated in diabetic retinopathy. Chronic hyperglycemia leads to disruption of tight junction and breakdown of blood retinal barrier. Eucalyptol is a natural organic essential oil and a monoterpenoid present in eucalyptus oil with anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic and antioxidant properties.