Summary
This paper discusses the diverse signaling mechanisms employed by intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), focusing on the role of melanopsin phototransduction in different ipRGC subtypes and the release of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA by a subpopulation of ipRGCs.
Categories
Eye health: The paper explores the function and signaling mechanisms of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), which are crucial for vision.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses how ipRGCs mediate conscious visual perception, which is essential for cognitive function.
Neuroscience: The paper delves into the neuroscience of ipRGCs, discussing the role of melanopsin phototransduction and the release of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA.
Author(s)
T Sonoda
Publication Year
2020
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