The Formation and Renewal of Photoreceptor Outer Segments

The visual system is essential for humans to perceive the environment. In the retina, rod and cone photoreceptor neurons are the initial sites where vision forms. The apical region of both cone and rod photoreceptors contains a light-sensing organelle known as the outer segment (OS), which houses te...

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Main Authors: Jingjin Xu, Chengtian Zhao, Yunsi Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-08-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/16/1357