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  • Title: Retinal toxicity of 6-methoxypurine arabinoside (ara-M). A new selective and potent inhibitor of varicella-zoster virus.
    Author: Karaçorlu S, Peyman GA, Karaçorlu M, Dunlap W, Soike KF.
    Journal: Retina; 1992; 12(3):261-4. PubMed ID: 1329170.
    Abstract:
    The toxicity of a new antiviral agent, 6-methoxypurine arabinoside (ara-M), as a selective and potent inhibitor against varicella-zoster virus, was investigated after intravitreal injection in rabbit eyes. Intravitreal doses of ara-M ranging from 20 micrograms to 400 micrograms produced no retinal toxicity, as assessed by electroretinography and light and transmission electron microscopy. These data suggest a potential role for intravitreal ara-M in the antiviral treatment of varicella-zoster viral retinitis.
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