The Retina A Model for Cell Biology Studies Part_2

Contributors

Preface

Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators in the Retina: Regulation, Interactions, and Cellular Effects

I. Introduction

II. Putative Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators of Retinal Neurons

III. Pre- and Postsynaptic Regulatory Mechanisms

IV. Interactions of Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators

V. Cellular and Morphological Effects of Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators

VI. Concluding Remarks

References

Vision Psychophysics and Retinal Cell Biology

I. Introduction

II. The Systems Approach of Psychophysics

III. Psychophysical Studies of Photoreceptor Physiology

IV. Psychophysical Studies of Abnormal Retinal Physiology in Retinitis Pigmentosa

V. Retinal Cell Biology from a Psychophysicist's Perspective

References

The Cell Biology of the Retinal Pigment Epithelium

I. Summary of RPE Cell Structure and Functions

II. Cellular Processes That Have Been Studied in the RPE

III. Use of Cultured RPE Cells to Study Cellular Processes

IV. Summary and Future Research

References

Extracellular Matrix Molecules: Their Importance in the Structure and Function of the Retina

I. Introduction

II. Extracellular Matrices

III. Retinal Extracellular Matrices

IV. Effects of Extracellular Matrix Molecules on Retinal Neurons

V. Concluding Comments

References

Cell Biology and Biochemistry of Endothelial Cells and the Phenomenon of Intraocular Neovascularization

I. Introduction

II. New Vessels from Preexisting Vessels

III. Steps in Capillary Formation

IV. Maturation of the Vascular Bed

V. Factors Influencing Capillary Sprout Formation

VI. Conclusion

References

Genetic Mosaics as Tolls for the Study of the Retina

I. A Modest Catalog of Known Mutations Affecting the Eye

II. Genetic Mosaics: A Primer

III. The Study of the Site of Gene Action

IV. The Study of Cell Lineage

V. The Study of Embryonic Retinal Development

VI. General Conclusions

References

The Retina as a Regenerating Organ

I. Introduction

II. Characteristics of Regenerating Goldfish Retinal Ganglion Cells

III. Conditions That Modify Axonal Outgrowth

IV. Regulation of the Cell Body Reaction

V. General Conclusions

References

Index