Browsing by Subject "Retina"
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(2009-05-15)Vertebrate photoreceptors are polarized cells that consist of a specialized sensory structure termed the outer segment required for phototransduction and an inner segment that contains the cellular organelles. Proteins ...
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(2014-11-25)The circadian clock is an endogenous time-keeping mechanism that allows an organism to synchronize itself with external time cues and prepares the organism to anticipate upcoming environmental changes on a daily basis. The ...
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(2017-07-07)Diabetic retinopathy is a major secondary complication of type 2 diabetes. To regulate blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetic patients, metformin is popularly prescribed as an oral drug in mono- and combination therapies. ...
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(2019-04-08)Hyperglycemia, a hallmark of diabetes, is associated with increased retinal fluid filtration, a process heavily influenced by the postcapillary pressure and venous constriction. In hyperglycemia/diabetes, the serum level ...
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(2010-07-14)Vertebrate photoreceptors are highly specialized sensory neurons that utilize a modified cilium known as the outer segment to detect light. Proper trafficking of proteins to the outer segment is essential for photoreceptor ...