Degeneration and Regeneration of the Retina after Trauma: Emphasis on Gap Junctions
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Striedinger K , Zoidl G , Petrasch-Parwez E , Napirei M , Meier C, Eysel U. T, Dermietzel R. The neuronal connexin Cx36 exhibits a neuroprotective effect in laser-induced lesions of the retina. Poster 329 Session 194 Retina and photoreceptors Abstract A194.30, published in FENS Forum Abstracts, vol. 2, 2004. Striedinger K, Zoidl G, Eysel U, Dermietzel R. Role of gap junction communication in the mouse retina after Trauma induced lesion. Poster 8. International gap junction conference. St John ́s College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK Striedinger K, Zoidl G., Eysel U., Dermietzel R. Gap junction communication in the retina. Poster 3341. Symposium Stem cells and Sixth IBRO world conference neuroscience. Prague Czech Republic.
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