Sentences with phrase «support cells of the retina»
In many forms of human retinal disease, including age - related macular degeneration (AMD), the underlying pathogenesis resides within the support cells of the retina, the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE).
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A layer of cells called the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) is essential for supporting and nourishing the retina cells that capture light for vision.
Long, tree - shaped cells called Müller glia span the entire thickness of the retina, wrapping their branches around neurons to support their health and encourage the development of synapses.
It has been designed for treating the «dry» form of macular degeneration, caused by deposits on the retina gradually killing retinal pigment epithelial cells, which support light - capturing cells.
In AMD, the retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells that support the cells in the eye that detect light wear out, and there is also the growth of abnormal, leaky blood vessels below the retina.
It also supports our belief that in the future, one might be able to use this approach for replacement of cells lost or malfunctioning due to other more common diseases of the retina,» said lead study author cell biologist Jason Meyer, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology in the School of Science at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis.
It was also my impression that there was greater interest this year at ARVO in neuroprotection and the roles of the other support cells in the retina.
It is likely that those cells would then support the function of the very important photoreceptor cells in the retina.
These are the photoreceptor support cells in the retina that are critical for the process of light into sight conversion.