Summary
This paper discusses the use of siRNA to probe the mechanism of melanopsin induced light sensitivity in mice, with the potential for future therapeutic applications in humans with photoreceptor loss.
Categories
Eye health: The paper investigates the role of melanopsin in retinal photoreception and its potential therapeutic applications in cases of photoreceptor loss.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the role of melanopsin in transmitting light signals to the brain, which is crucial for vision and other cognitive functions.
Phototherapy: The paper explores the potential of using melanopsin to induce light sensitivity in retinal neurons, which could be a form of phototherapy for patients with photoreceptor loss.
Author(s)
AN Vachtsevanos
Publication Year
2012
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