Overexpression of melanopsin in the retina restores visual function in Royal College of Surgeons rats
Summary:
The paper discusses the use of melanopsin to restore retinal function and inhibit degeneration in a rat model of retinal degeneration, finding that melanopsin overexpression delayed the loss of visual function.
Categories
- Eye health: The paper discusses the use of melanopsin to restore retinal function and inhibit degeneration in a rat model of retinal degeneration.
- Aging: The paper discusses the progressive loss of photoreceptor cells and outer nuclear layers of the retina, a condition that worsens with age.
- Phototherapy: The paper discusses the use of melanopsin, a photopigment, to restore retinal function and inhibit degeneration.
Author(s)
M Liu, J Dai, W Liu, C Zhao
Publication Year:
2016
Number of Citations:
6
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