Potential roles of astrocytes and Müller cells in the pathogenesis of glaucoma

Glaucoma, a progressive optic neuropathy and the leading cause of blindness, is characterized by impairment or degeneration of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs), which transmit visual information to the brain. Currently, 70 million people worldwide are affected by glaucoma. Elevated intraocular pressure...

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Published in:Journal of Pharmacological Sciences
Main Authors: Youichi Shinozaki, Schuichi Koizumi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-03-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1347861320301286