Retinal Biochemistry, Physiology and Cell Biology.
The vitreous, the vasculature of the retina, macular pigments, phototransduction, retinal pigment epithelium, Bruch's membrane and the extracellular matrix, all play an important role in the normal function of the retina as well as in diseases. Understanding the pathophysiology allows us to target treatment. As ocular angiogenesis, immunity and inflammation are covered elsewhere, those subjects will not be discussed in this chapter.
Ricardo Luiz
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Smith
Sobha
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Sivaprasad
Victor
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Chong
D001671:Biochemistry; D016570:Bruch Membrane / Q000502:physiology; D003585:Cell Biology; D005109:Extracellular Matrix / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D065348:Macular Pigment / Q000502:physiology; D010827:Physiology; D012160:Retina; D055213:Retinal Pigment Epithelium / Q000502:physiology; D012171:Retinal Vessels / Q000502:physiology; D014785:Vision, Ocular / Q000502:physiology; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000502:physiology
D065348:Macular Pigment