Effect of hypoxia on the retina and superior colliculus of neonatal pigs.

To evaluate the effect of hypoxia on the neonatal pig retina and brain, we analysed the retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and neurons in the superior colliculus, as well as the response of astrocytes in both these central nervous system (CNS) structures.Newborn pigs were exposed to 120 minutes of hypoxi...

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Main Authors: Noelia Ruzafa, Carmen Rey-Santano, Victoria Mielgo, Xandra Pereiro, Elena Vecino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5391064?pdf=render