Mifepristone, a blocker of glucocorticoid receptors, promotes photoreceptor death.

Cubilla, Marisa A

Mifepristone, a blocker of glucocorticoid receptors, promotes photoreceptor death. [electronic resource] - Investigative ophthalmology & visual science Jan 2013 - 313-22 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1552-5783

10.1167/iovs.12-10014 doi


Animals
Apoptosis--drug effects
Blotting, Western
Disease Models, Animal
Electroretinography
Hormone Antagonists--pharmacology
Immunohistochemistry
In Situ Nick-End Labeling
Male
Mice
Mice, Inbred BALB C
Mifepristone--pharmacology
Photoreceptor Cells, Vertebrate
Receptors, Glucocorticoid--antagonists & inhibitors
Retinal Degeneration--pathology