Protein discovered that prevents light-induced retinal degeneration

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - 19:00 in Health & Medicine

Scientists have found a protein that protects retinal photoreceptor cells from degeneration caused by light damage. This protein may provide a new therapeutic target for both an inherited retinal degenerative disease and age-related macular degeneration.

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