Advances in the Discovery of Retinal Degeneration
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Cellular Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 132
Special Issue Editors
Interests: retinal cell biology; diabetic retinopathy; photoreceptors; oxidative stress; inflammation; blood–retinal barriers
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Dear Colleagues,
Recent years have seen significant advancements in the understanding and treatment of retinal degeneration, a group of conditions leading to progressive vision loss and blindness. The field has evolved rapidly, driven by groundbreaking discoveries in genetic research, novel imaging techniques and innovative therapeutic approaches.
High-throughput sequencing technologies and genome-wide association studies have enabled researchers to pinpoint the specific genes and pathways involved in these disorders, offering new targets for therapeutic intervention. Pharmacological approaches targeting the molecular pathways implicated in retinal degeneration have also made strides. Drugs designed to modulate oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis are currently being explored, with some showing promising results in preclinical and early clinical studies.
Given these significant advances, the field of retinal degeneration is ripe for further research and discovery. We invite scientists to contribute their cutting-edge research to our journal's Special Issue, providing a platform to share their findings and drive the next wave of innovation in understanding and treating retinal degeneration. Your contributions will not only enrich the scientific community, but also pave the way for improved therapeutic options for patients suffering from these debilitating conditions.
Dr. Ram Prasad
Dr. Yvonne Adu-Rutledge
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- retinal cell biology
- photoreceptors
- oxidative stress
- inflammation
- blood–retinal barriers
- diabetic retinopathy
- clinical eye research
- inherited retinal diseases
- ocular immunology
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