Collagen XVIII short isoform is critical for retinal vascularization, and overexpression of the Tsp-1 domain affects eye growth and cataract formation.

Aikio, Mari

Collagen XVIII short isoform is critical for retinal vascularization, and overexpression of the Tsp-1 domain affects eye growth and cataract formation. [electronic resource] - Investigative ophthalmology & visual science Nov 2013 - 7450-62 p. digital

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

1552-5783

10.1167/iovs.13-13039 doi


Animals
Blotting, Southern
Blotting, Western
Cataract--genetics
Collagen Type XVIII--genetics
DNA--genetics
Disease Models, Animal
Gene Expression Regulation
Immunohistochemistry
Mice
Mice, Inbred C57BL
Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Retina--metabolism
Retinal Neovascularization--genetics
Thrombospondin 1--biosynthesis
Tomography, Optical Coherence