Expression of GAP-43 in the retina of rats following protracted illumination

Authors
Lopez-Costa, JJ Goldstein, J Mangeaud, M Saavedra, JP
Citation
Jj. Lopez-costa et al., Expression of GAP-43 in the retina of rats following protracted illumination, BRAIN RES, 900(2), 2001, pp. 332-336
Citations number
20
Categorie Soggetti
Neurosciences & Behavoir
Journal title
BRAIN RESEARCH
ISSN journal
00068993 → ACNP
Volume
900
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
332 - 336
Database
ISI
SICI code
0006-8993(20010511)900:2<332:EOGITR>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
Distribution of GAP-43 was studied in the retinas of rats after continuous illumination followed by different darkness periods. GAP-43 immunoreactivit y was maximum in regenerating outer photoreceptor segments of rats kept in total darkness for 10 days, while in the inner plexiform layer, immunoreact ivity was maximum immediately after illumination. Changes in GAP-43 express ion could participate in retinal repair/regeneration after light-induced da mage. (C) 2001 Published by Elsevier Science B.V.