A subtype of melanopsin ganglion cells encodes ground luminance
Summary:
The paper discusses the discovery of a subtype of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs) that are restricted to the dorsal retina and project to the supraoptic nucleus, suggesting a role in non-image forming vision and challenging the idea that ipRGC dendrites overlap to optimize photon capture.
Categories
- Eye health: The paper discusses the structure and function of a subtype of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs), which are crucial for vision.
- Cognitive function and memory: The study's findings on ipRGCs' role in non-image forming vision suggest potential implications for cognitive function, as these cells influence several functions including circadian entrainment, body temperature, and sleep.
- Sleep and insomnia: The paper discusses the role of ipRGCs in sleep regulation, as these cells influence several functions including circadian entrainment, body temperature, and sleep.
- Mood regulation: The paper discusses the role of ipRGCs in mood regulation, as these cells influence several functions including circadian entrainment, body temperature, and sleep.
- Phototherapy: The study's findings on ipRGCs' role in non-image forming vision and their response to light could have implications for phototherapy treatments.
Author(s)
MH Berry, M Moldavan, T Garrett, M Meadows
Publication Year:
2022
Number of Citations:
2
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