Apolipoprotein E is synthesized in the retina by Müller glial cells, secreted into the vitreous, and rapidly transported into the optic nerve by retinal ganglion cells. [electronic resource]
- The Journal of biological chemistry Mar 1996
- 5628-32 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
0021-9258
10.1074/jbc.271.10.5628 doi
Animals Apolipoproteins E--biosynthesis Autoradiography Axonal Transport Cells, Cultured Cysteine--metabolism Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel Geniculate Bodies--metabolism Immunohistochemistry Kinetics Methionine--metabolism Neuroglia--cytology Optic Nerve--metabolism Rabbits Retina--cytology Retinal Ganglion Cells--metabolism Sulfur Radioisotopes Superior Colliculi--metabolism Time Factors Vitreous Body--metabolism