Retinal degenerations

Description:

The topics in this volume explore the etiology, cellular mechanisms, epidemiology, genetics, models and potential therapeutic measures for the blinding diseases of retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration. Special focus is highlighted in the areas of Mechanisms of Photoreceptor Degeneration and Cell Death, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Usher Syndrome, and Gene Therapy. In addition, the section on Basic Science Related to Retinal Degeneration is particularly strong with several laboratories reporting on new discoveries in the area of outer segment phagocytosis, a key component of photoreceptor-retinal pigment epithelial cell interactions in normal and degenerating retinas.

subjects: Animal Disease Models,  Congresses,  Disease Models, Animal,  Gene therapy,  Genetics,  Photoreceptors,  Physiopathology,  Retinal degeneration,  Therapy,  Rétine,  Dégénérescence de la rétine,  Genetic Therapy,  Congrès,  Thérapie génique,  Actes de congrès,  Photoreceptor Cells,  Maladies expérimentales,  Dégénérescence,  Photorécepteurs,  Ophthalmology