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Morphologic and electroretinographic phenotype of SR-BI knockout mice after a long-term atherogenic diet.
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science - 1 Aug 2009
Provost Alexandra C, Vede Leonie, Bigot Karine, Keller Nicole, Tailleux Anne, Jaïs Jean-Philipe, Savoldelli Michelle, Ameqrane Ilhame, Lacassagne Emmanuelle, Legeais Jean-Marc, Staels Bart, Menasche Maurice, Mallat Ziad, Behar-Cohen Francine, Abitbol Marc
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PURPOSE: To evaluate functional and ultrastructural changes in the retina of scavenger receptor B1 (SR-BI) knockout (KO) mice consuming a high fat cholate (HFC) diet. METHODS: Three-month-old male KO and wild-type (WT) mice were fed an HFC diet for 30 weeks. After diet supplementation, plasma cholesterol levels and electroretinograms were analyzed. Neutral lipids were detected with oil red O, and...
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