Photoreceptors in Diabetic Retinopathy

Overview

Journal J Diabetes Investig

Specialty Endocrinology

Date 2015 Jul 30

PMID 26221514

Citations 74

Authors

Timothy S Kern

Bruce A Berkowitz

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Abstract

Although photoreceptors account for most of the mass and metabolic activity of the retina, their role in the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy has been largely overlooked. Recent studies suggest that photoreceptors might play a critical role in the diabetes-induced degeneration of retinal capillaries, and thus can no longer be ignored. The present review summarizes diabetes-induced alterations in photoreceptor structure and function, and provides a rationale for further study of a role of photoreceptors in the pathogenesis of the retinopathy.

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