Summary
This paper discusses the relationship between retinal ganglion cell dendritic architecture, health and synaptic connectivity as influenced by the mitochondrial fusion protein Opa1.
Categories
Eye health: The paper discusses the impact of the mitochondrial fusion protein Opa1 on the health and structure of retinal ganglion cells, which are crucial for vision.
Aging: The paper discusses how retinal ganglion cell dendritic atrophy is exacerbated with age.
Education and learning: The paper provides new insights into the role of the OPA1 protein in neural cell connectivity in the mammalian retina, which could be useful for educational purposes.
Author(s)
P Williams
Publication Year
2011
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