Microglia_in_a_Healthy_Adult_Mouse_Retina_(40264110974).jpg
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Immune cells called microglia can completely repopulate themselves in the retina after being nearly eliminated, according to a new study in mice from scientists at the National Eye Institute (NEI). The cells also re-establish their normal organization and function. The findings point to potential therapies for controlling inflammation and slowing progression of rare retinal diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of blindness among Americans 50 and older. More info: <a href=" https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/immune-cells-retina-can-spontaneously-regenerate " rel="nofollow">www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/immune-cells-retina...</a> Credit: Wai T. Wong, National Eye Institute, NIH |
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