Ocular Neuroprotection
Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Published: July 15, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 344
ISBN-13: 9780824740702
Subjects: Optometry / opticians; Ophthalmology; Oncology; Medical / Nursing; Retina; Medical; Optometry; Neurology - General; Medical / Ophthalmology; Diseases; Glaucoma; Neuroophthalmology; Optic nerve
First sentence: The culture of retinal tissue and cells has led to new insights regarding the influence of neurotransmitters, growth factors, hormones, and other biological molecules on retinal neuron survival and differentiation, as well as the role of the extracellular matrix in retinal cell function; it has also provided important screening tools to invetigate potential neuroprotective treatments [ 1-7 ].