Effects of light on the development of melanoposin containing retinal ganglion cells in rats.
Summary:
This study evaluates the effect of light on the development of light-sensitive retinal ganglion cells in rats, finding that light is essential for the proper development of these cells as it directly affects regulatory opsin gene expression.
Categories
- Eye health: The paper investigates the impact of light on the development of light-sensitive retinal ganglion cells in rats, which is crucial for eye health.
- Lighting Design Considerations: The study's findings on the importance of light for the development of retinal ganglion cells could inform lighting design considerations, particularly in environments where rats or similar animals are kept.
- Cognitive function and memory: The paper mentions that photoreception by the eyes is associated with mental tasks like concentration and memory, suggesting a potential link between light exposure and cognitive function.
Author(s)
FM Guo, AJ Zhou, N Zhang, HH Chen
Publication Year:
2016
Number of Citations:
2
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