Photoreceptors in diabetic retinopathy.
Authors Kern TS, Berkowitz BA
Submitted By Bruce Berkowitz on 8/4/2015
Status Published
Journal Journal of diabetes investigation
Year 2015
Date Published 7/1/2015
Volume : Pages 6 : 371 - 380
PubMed Reference 26221514
Abstract Although photoreceptors account for most of the mass and metabolic activity of
the retina, their role in the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy has been
largely overlooked. Recent studies suggest that photoreceptors might play a
critical role in the diabetes-induced degeneration of retinal capillaries, and
thus can no longer be ignored. The present review summarizes diabetes-induced
alterations in photoreceptor structure and function, and provides a rationale
for further study of a role of photoreceptors in the pathogenesis of the
retinopathy.


Investigators with authorship
NameInstitution
Bruce BerkowitzWayne State University

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