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Activation of multiple Eph receptors on neuronal membranes correlates with the onset of optic neuropathy.

Thomas A StrongJuan EsquivelQikai WangPaul J LedonHua WangGabriel GaidoshDavid TseDaniel Pelaez
Published in: Eye and vision (London, England) (2023)
Our findings demonstrate the functional presence of diverse Eph receptors in the postnatal mammalian retina, capable of modulating multiple biological processes. Pan-Eph receptor activation contributes to the onset of neuropathy in optic neuropathies, with preferential activation of Eph receptors on neuronal processes in the inner retina following optic nerve injury. Notably, Eph receptor activation precedes neuronal loss. We observed a neuroprotective effect on RGCs upon inhibiting Eph receptors. Our study highlights the importance of investigating this repulsive pathway in early optic neuropathies and provides a comprehensive characterization of the receptors present in the developed retina of mice, relevant to both homeostasis and disease processes.
Keyphrases
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