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HERO ID
975592
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Mechanisms of retinal ganglion cell injury and defense in glaucoma
Author(s)
Qu, J; Wang, DY; Grosskreutz, CL
Year
2011
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Experimental Eye Research
ISSN:
0014-4835
EISSN:
1096-0007
Volume
93
Issue
2
Page Numbers
48-53
Language
English
Web of Science Id
WOS:000295201900015
Abstract
Glaucoma is a disease in which retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) die leading ultimately to blindness. Over the past decade and a half, information has begun to emerge regarding specific molecular responses of the retina to conditions of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). It is now clear that the state of the RGC in glaucoma depends on a balance of pro-survival and pro-death pathways in the retina and details of these responses are still being worked out. In this review, we will discuss the evidence suorting the involvement of specific apoptotic cascades as well as the insults that trigger RGC apoptosis. In addition, we will present evidence supporting the existence of endogenous protective mechanisms as well as exogenous neuroprotective strategies. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Keywords
apoptosis; neuroprotection; caspase; calcineurin; calpain
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