Article
Retinal degeneration and rd1 mutation in NC/Tnd mice-a human atopic dermatitis model.
Current eye research - 1 Apr 2011
Karasawa Kaoru, Tanaka Akane, Jung Kyungsook, Matsuda Akira, Okamoto Noriko, Oida Kumiko, Ebihara Nobuyuki, Ohmori Keitaro, Matsuda Hiroshi
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: NC/Tnd mice, a spontaneous model for human atopic dermatitis, are also useful animal models for various corneal disorders accompanying allergic diseases. The purposes of the current study were to investigate the development of retinal degeneration in NC/Tnd mice. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Histological examination was performed to determine time-dependent alterations of the retina in NC/Tnd from 8 to 28 days...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
