Possible neuroprotective role of P2X2 in the retina of diabetic rats

Possible neuroprotective role of P2X2 in the retina of diabetic rats

Abstract Background Purinergic receptors are expressed in different tissues including the retina. These receptors are involved in processes like cell growth, proliferation, activation and survival. ATP is the major activator of P2 receptors. In diabetes, there is a constant ATP production and this r...

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Main Authors: Jorge E. Mancini, Gustavo Ortiz, Constanza Potilinstki, Juan P. Salica, Emiliano S. Lopez, J. Oscar Croxatto, Juan E. Gallo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome
Subjects:
Diabetic retinopathy
P2X2
PPADS
Retina
VEGF-A
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13098-018-0332-7

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